Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack, GenAI

Wells Fargo

Lead Software Engineer building resilient Java cloud-native platforms and GenAI-assisted tools for Wells Fargo, a diversified financial services company. Designing enterprise microservices and mentoring engineering teams.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable, cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. Proficient in leveraging Generative AI tools and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery and operational excellence.

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Java Application DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureGenerative AI TechnologiesCloud Computing CertificationCI/CD Pipeline Implementation

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootPythonNode.jsNoSQL DatabasesKafkaDockerKubernetesJUnitTest-Driven Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-SolvingTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

GitHub CopilotCursorDevinReactAngularPub/SubWireMockObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Cloud CertificationAzure Cloud CertificationAWS Associate CertificationPivotal Cloud Foundry Developer Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ApplicationsAgile MethodologiesChaos EngineeringSecure SDLCDevOps Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsDockerJavaJavaScriptJUnitKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMockitoNode.jsNoSQLPythonReactSDLCSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead companywide technology initiatives, driving the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, resilient, cloud-native applications
Design and build microservices-based solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, REST APIs, ORM frameworks, and SQL/NoSQL databases
Apply Twelve-Factor App principles, cloud-native design patterns, and non-functional requirements to deliver performant, maintainable, reliable software
Use GenAI development tools including GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, and other LLM-based technologies to accelerate productivity, diagnostics, automation, and delivery
Design and implement enterprise application architectures using Strangler, API Gateway, Aggregation, CQRS, Event Sourcing, Saga, and Circuit Breaker patterns
Handle application performance management, memory optimization, multi-threading, troubleshooting, and production support for distributed systems
Evaluate technical challenges, recommend solutions, and influence engineering best practices
Collaborate with product owners, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders in Agile environments
Lead projects, mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and guide architecture, design, and engineering excellence
Leverage LLM-powered development tools and AI-assisted workflows with secure, responsible, and scalable adoption
Contribute knowledge of agentic AI patterns, Model Context Protocol integrations, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
Resolve complex technical issues while focusing on business outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term scalability
Drive adoption of engineering standards, modern development practices, and technology solutions that improve organizational effectiveness and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade full-stack applications using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot
3+ years of experience developing and supporting distributed applications and services using Python and Node.js
2+ years of experience with NoSQL databases such as Mongo and Cassandra
1+ years of experience leveraging Generative AI technologies and AI-assisted development platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Devin, Claude, or similar tools
1+ years of experience building modern, responsive user interfaces using React or Angular
Certification in Google/Azure Cloud, AWS Associate level, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry developer is desired
Experience with Kafka, Pub/Sub, and real-time streaming application development
Proficiency with JUnit, Mockito, and WireMock
Understanding of Test-Driven Development and Behavior-Driven Development
Experience applying Chaos Engineering principles
Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development
Experience deploying and managing applications using Kubernetes
Knowledge of application deployment, monitoring, logging, and observability practices
Understanding of Secure SDLC and secure software development practices
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Equal opportunity employment
Medical accommodation available upon request during recruitment
Drug-free workplace
Access to Wells Fargo banking, investment, mortgage, consumer and commercial finance products and services as an employee of the company