Lead Java Developer

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Software Engineering
San Leandro, CA, USA · Charlotte, NC, USA
USD 111,100-237,100 / year
Posted on Jul 3, 2025

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Java Developer to join our Chief Development Office (CDO). Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.

You will leverage your hands-on engineering experience to support the team’s efforts in the design, development, implementation, and adoption of products and delivery of applications and project initiatives.


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

  • 5+ years of software engineering leadership experience

  • 5+ years of experience in Java

  • 5+ years of experience with Spring framework such as Spring Boot

  • 2+ years of experience with Kafka or Message Queue (MQ)

  • 3+ years of experience with User Interface (UI) development with JavaScript and ReactJS

  • 5+ years of experience with Oracle

  • 5+ years of experience with System Design

  • 5+ years of experience with middleware integration such as Apigee, DataPower, or Mule


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working in the banking domain

  • Experience with GitHub Copilot

  • Experience with Agentic AI

  • Experience with OpenShift

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

Job Expectations:

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship​

  • Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • 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 - $237,100.00

Benefits

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:

11 Jul 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.