What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer- Java position at Wells Fargo?
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in CIO Digital Innovation as a part of technology. The Sr. Java Application Developer will be supporting the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) organization. You will be involved in implementing and supporting projects and enterprise releases for next-generation Web Services, Microservices and API's. Project work requires the ability to execute the entire development lifecycle and within each of the application layers: presentation, business logic, and data, utilizing a thorough understanding of applicable technology, tools, existing designs and leveraging AI capabilities where required. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com
In This Role, You Will
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
100,000.00 - 163,000.00 USD Annual
Benefits
1 May 2026
30 Apr 2026
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants With Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in CIO Digital Innovation as a part of technology. The Sr. Java Application Developer will be supporting the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) organization. You will be involved in implementing and supporting projects and enterprise releases for next-generation Web Services, Microservices and API's. Project work requires the ability to execute the entire development lifecycle and within each of the application layers: presentation, business logic, and data, utilizing a thorough understanding of applicable technology, tools, existing designs and leveraging AI capabilities where required. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com
In This Role, You Will
- Lead and deliver moderately complex technical initiatives within assigned technology domains, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.
- Contribute to large-scale strategic planning, influencing technical direction, architectural decisions, and long-term roadmap execution.
- Design, develop, test, debug, and document software solutions across projects and programs, including system enhancements, upgrades, and production deployments, while adhering to engineering best practices.
- Evaluate and resolve moderately complex technical challenges that require deep analysis of technologies, frameworks, and operational procedures.
- Leverage AI-enabled engineering capabilities-such as intelligent code analysis, automated testing, observability, and development acceleration tools-to improve code quality, delivery velocity, resilience, and maintainability.
- Lead resolution of moderately complex issues and guide teams in meeting existing and evolving client needs, applying a strong understanding of business functions, policies, procedures, security, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate closely with peers, cross-functional partners, and mid-level leadership to solve technical problems, drive alignment, and achieve program objectives.
- 4 years of software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- 4 years of hands-on experience with modern application development technologies, including Core Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, JPA, JUnit, Angular, and cloud platforms such as Azure, Kubernetes, or Google Cloud.
- 3 years of experience working in Agile environments, actively participating in sprint planning, execution, and continuous improvement practices.
- 3 years of experience designing and developing microservices-based solutions, with a strong understanding of scalability, resiliency, API design, and service-to-service communication.
- 3 years of DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, environment management, monitoring, and production support.
- Strong understanding of secure software development practices, enterprise policies, standards, risk management, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, including guiding junior engineers, acting as an escalation point, and leading projects or workstreams independently.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to technical teams, cross-functional partners, and leadership.
- An industry-standard technology certification
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of API programming with Perl, XML, REST or JSON
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled engineering tools and practices-such as intelligent code analysis, automated testing, observability, performance optimization, and developer productivity platforms-to enhance software quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
- Proven experience leading moderately complex technical initiatives, contributing to architecture and strategy discussions, and making informed trade-off decisions in enterprise environments.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of visa
- Ability to work on-site at approved location
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
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Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
100,000.00 - 163,000.00 USD Annual
Benefits
- Information about Wells Fargo's US employee benefits
- Information about Wells Fargo's International employee benefits
1 May 2026
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
30 Apr 2026
- Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants With Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements
- Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
- Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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