About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer, as part of the Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

As a GenAI engineer, you will lead the development cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence solutions using large language models, agentic frameworks, retrieval augmented generation and other innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and deploying applications leveraging LLM models and systems, with a strong focus on prompt engineering, RAG implementations, evaluations and agentic frameworks.

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
• Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of Java, Python and other relevant technologies
• 3+ years of Experience with SDLC and Agile tools such as JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Confluence etc

Desired Qualifications:

• 1+ year of GenAI and ML concepts, including Evaluations, Fine Tuning and Prompt engineering
• Knowledge agentic design patterns
• Prompt Engineering concepts such as Zero-Shot, Few-shot, self-consistency and chain of thought prompting
• 5+ years of experience in Test Automation
• 5+ years of experience on Software Development
• 4+ years of experience in automation using BDD and Selenium
• Understanding of application development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Knowledge on Java 8 or later, spring boot, REST, Micro Services, Kafka, NoSQL
• Knowledge on NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra)
• Experience in DevOps - CI/CD tools
• Strong analytical, interpersonal skills and trouble shooting skills in resolving technical problems
• End to End knowledge on Payments ISO 20022 & US payments

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Position offers a hybrid work schedule

Job Locations:

• 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 194 Wood Ave S. Iselin, New Jersey 08830
• 250 E John Carpenter Freeway. Irving, Texas 75062

NC- Charlotte Pay Range: $111,100-197,500 Annually

TX- Irving Pay Range: $111,100-197,500 Annually

NJ- Iselin Pay Range: $133,300-237,100 Annually

Pay Range

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.

Posting End Date:

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.

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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.