Senior Software Engineer- Java, Kafka, Python and AI

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer.

In this role, you will:

Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments

Contribute to large scale planning of strategies

Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments

Review moderately complex technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of technologies and procedures

Resolve moderately complex issues and lead a team to meet existing client needs or potential new clients needs while leveraging solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, or compliance requirements

Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals

Lead projects and act as an escalation point, provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff

Lead and contribute to moderate to high‑complexity technology initiatives , including new feature development, system enhancements, upgrades, and deployments

Design, implement, test, debug, and document robust solutions , making informed architectural decisions within established guidelines

Apply an AI‑first engineering mindset , proactively using approved AI tools for code generation, refactoring, reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards

Drive adherence to engineering best practices , design patterns, coding standards, and responsible AI and data‑usage policies

Identify, propose, and help implement improvements to service quality, performance, stability, scalability, and developer efficiency

Independently investigate and resolve recurring and non‑trivial technical issues , leveraging both traditional debugging techniques and AI‑assisted analysis, and lead resolution efforts to meet SLAs

Ensure security, compliance, and risk controls are embedded into design, development, and support activities, including appropriate handling of sensitive data when using AI tools

Actively participate in and lead code reviews and technical design discussions , providing clear, constructive feedback

Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge on technology, domain context, and effective use of AI tools

Build strong domain expertise in the assigned business area and help identify AI use cases that create measurable technical or business impact

Communicate technical status, risks, trade‑offs, and recommendations clearly to team members and stakeholders

Demonstrate ongoing growth in technical leadership, decision‑making, system ownership, and responsible AI usage

*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.

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