AI-Enabled Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC

AI-Enabled Lead Software Engineer Location: CHARLOTTE, NC About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer in Digital & Advisory Technology as part of Wealth, Investment and Brokerage group. Together we work closely to continue evolving Wells Fargo’s digital advisor platforms and enhance integration of the innovation pipeline into our financial advisors and customer-facing capabilities. It all begins with outstanding talent, and it all begins with you. About this role: We are expanding our Digital & Advisory Technology team with an AI-Enabled Lead Software Engineer to build intelligent systems that enhance client advice, financial planning, and investment decision-making. In this role, you will partner with financial advisors, data scientists, and product teams to deliver scalable, AI-driven solutions across digital advisory channels. The ideal candidate would have very strong technical knowledge of Java, Kafka and a solid foundation in micro service design methodologies. You will work at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, and financial strategy, developing personalized recommendations, predictive planning tools, and automated investment platforms. This role is ideal for engineers with strong software expertise and a passion for embedding AI into enterprise-scale solutions. In this role, you will: Lead moderately complex initiatives and deliverables within technical domain environments Utilize GenAI and AI Agents to build reusable libraries that can improve products development efficiency Monitor model performance, manage feedback loops, and ensure ethical AI practices Leader on scrum team helping to design and implement solutions to maximize client value Embrace a product mindset as a key technical input to help drive product strategy, discovery, and definition throughout the year Key contributions such as new features, repositories, and products are being discovered and developed Proactively engaging with Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, and Architects to raise issues, areas of concern, best practices, and lessons learned Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments 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 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 strong technical skills in Java and supporting build/development tools such as Springboot and Gradle 3+ years of experience in Apache Kafka/Confluent Enterprise Desired Qualifications: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or related field Experience with the Financial Services industry terminology and procedures to allow close collaboration with business partners and financial advisors. Hand-on skills for AI agent and Model Context Protocol (MCP) skills Experience with AI-powered development or GitHub Copilot Strong experience working on Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Microservices, and API development. Experience working with MongoDB and Oracle Database technologies Knowledge and understanding of test driven and behavior driven application development. Experience working in an Agile Principles and Scrum environment Experience with Postman and/or Swagger UI Experience with automated testing development Experience with CI /CD tools and processes including GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Harness Ability to help triage complex technical support issues In-depth technical solution knowledge, including installation, configuration, performance tuning Quick learner passionate about learning new and emerging technologies Job Expectations: Ability to work onsite at one of the posted locations Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities. $119,000.00 - $206,000.00 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: 14 May 2026 *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. Additional Locations: MINNEAPOLIS, MN