Lead Software Engineer

A leading global financial services company providing banking, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance.
Concord, CA, USAChandler, AZ, USACharlotte, NC, USA
$111,100 - $237,100
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Chief Development Office (CDO) within the Chief Technology Office (CTO). This is a senior technical position focused on architecting, designing, and developing the developer experience (DevEx) platform. The role involves leading complex technology initiatives with broad company-wide impact and developing standards and best practices for engineering solutions.

The position requires expertise in frontend technologies, particularly JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React, with a strong focus on building and deploying UI/UX applications. You'll be responsible for developing innovative engineering accelerators, shared services, frameworks, and libraries to enable Wells Fargo's digital transformation and cloud adoption.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with leadership and peer developers to define strategy and solutions, review complex technical solutions, and mentor team members. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement at various prestigious locations across the United States, with competitive compensation ranging from $111,100 to $237,100 annually.

Wells Fargo provides an extensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and various insurance options. The company's commitment to technological innovation, combined with its stable financial services background, makes this an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers looking to make a significant impact in a large-scale enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of software engineering experience, with proven expertise in leading large-scale technology transformations and modern web development practices. Knowledge of cloud technologies, developer tools, and enterprise-grade frameworks is highly valued, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
  • Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document software products
  • Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions
  • Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices
  • Collaborate and consult with key technical experts
  • Lead software products, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React
  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience in leading large scale technology transformation
  • 5+ years of design and development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Node and React or Angular
  • 3+ years of experience in building and deploying UI/UX applications with REST or GraphQL APIs
  • 3+ years of experience with Agile development practices

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

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