Lead Software Engineer - API Management
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo's Chief Development Office team is actively searching for a Lead Software Engineer to enable the Application Programming Interface (API) platform for all internal and publicly accessible APIs. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
As a full stack engineer, you will be drive the discovery and deliver on the product roadmap that maximizes value of the investment in alignment with organizational objectives. Specifically, you will build comprehensive and consistent API management experience for our DataPower and Apigee Gateways that developer and engineering teams utilize to onboard, consume, migrate, and modify their APIs. You will work with cross-functional partners to ensure that customer satisfaction goals and other outcomes are defined, validated, and met in alignment with the overall strategy and goals. You will make an impact by leading delivery on the current year’s Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and goals.
You will leverage your knowledge of APIs, API Architecture, API security, API governance, API discovery, API management, definition, build, monitor and run in this position. Bring your experience of improving user experience across the API ecosystem by utilizing frameworks like React or Angular to the team. Leverage your experience in Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts, including system, unit, and Quality Assurance (QA) testing processes and software implementation to incorporate full Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipeline and modern DevOps practices in the SDLC as you drive requirements and incorporate product expertise and industry opportunities.
In this role, you will:
Lead initiatives to build and maintain web applications that provide a seamless user experience for the Wells Fargo developer community that produces and consumes APIs
Bridge the gap between design and development, facilitating communication between team members after review and analyziation of solutions, business objectives, and technological environment
Act as a key participant in providing technical solutions to user issues and product requirements
Lead evaluation of complex problems and provide subject matter knowledge proficiency for technology initiatives
Make decisions to define and lead detailed research on business and technology requests to develop efficient and accurate functional requirements and technical solutions
Lead project or systems documentation, and monitor and manage project schedules and deliverables
Collaborate and consult with business and technology teams to provide comprehensive technological solutions for complex business problems
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
2+ years of experience with API management
Desired Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in Spring Boot, Java Persistence API (JPA), Microservices, SQL and NoSQL
3+ years of experience in Angular/React.js
3+ years of experience in Kubernetes/OpenShift
3+ years of experience with SDLC and Agile tools such as JIRA, GitHub, CI/CD Pipeline, and Confluence
Knowledge and understanding of API Architecture, API security, discovery, build, monitoring and analytics
Demonstrated understanding of API and the API Lifecycle
Knowledge of API security concerns and Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP)
Familiarity with Agile practices
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Ability to exercise independent judgment and take accountability
Ability to identify and evaluate trends, isolate root cause, and provide through resolution
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Job Expectations:
Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Locations:
794 Davis St - San Leandro, California 94577
300 South Brevard St - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Pay Range:
California - San Leandro Pay Range: $133,300 - $237,100 USD annual
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.
$111,100.00 - $237,100.00Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
- 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
Posting End Date:
4 Jun 2025*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.