About this role:
The Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) group provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate Properties, and Stakeholder Relations business lines. In addition, EFT provides unique technology solutions and innovation for Wells Fargo Technology, Enterprise Shared Services, and Enterprise Data Management. This combined portfolio of applications and tools are continually engineered to meet the challenges of stability, security, scalability, and speed.
Human Resources Technology provides technology support for employee focused applications and processes, including payroll, benefits, learning and recruiting. We elevate and enhance the employee experience through smart solutions and tooling, enabling our teams to be more productive.
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer who will lead the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications.
In this role, you will:
Develop on the ServiceNow platform utilizing configuration and scripting on ServiceNow's HR Service Delivery application
Collaborate with other lead engineers and architects on defining coding standards, processes, tooling and frameworks required for the delivery of features in the sprint or product backlog
Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed upon standards and tools
Ensure that solutions delivered by self or team members are secure and scalable, comply with defined standards and best practices
Ensure product backlog has appropriate technical stories and participates in their prioritization
Responsible for application solution quality from design and implementation to deploy and run
Responsible for communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the delivery of features
Maintain depth of technical understanding of third party/cloud solutions
Evaluate technical impacts from and coordinates implementation of new product releases
Participate in sizing and estimation activities within the agile team
Communicate daily with the Scrum Master or Technical Product Owner and the Agile team on progress made, planned progress for the coming day, and reports any impediments/blockers
Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives; ensuring their ideas for team continuous improvement are communicated so that the overall process and team can improve sprint by sprint and readily receives feedback for self-improvement
Responsible for ensuring the quality of existing and new features through both manual and automated testing and use of continuous Integration techniques
Collaborate with business analysts to confirm understanding of business requirements relating to features to be delivered and to help business analysts define requirements that can be delivered from a technical perspective
Collaborate with User Experience (UX) designers to ensure designs produced can be translated efficiently into working solutions for feature delivery
Educate and provide guidance to less-experienced staff
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 ServiceNow experience in building, implementing, and maintaining platform technologies, workflows and integrations
2+ years of JavaScript development experience
2+ years of RESTful or SOAP web services
2+ years of Agile experience
Desired Qualifications:
2+ years educating/mentoring of less-experienced staff experience
2+ years of HR systems experience (i.e. Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP)
ServiceNow HR Service Delivery application experience
ServiceNow certifications CSA & CAD
Custom application development within ServiceNow
Advanced oral, written and presentation communications including the ability to present technical information in a way that non-technical audiences will understand
Advanced problem solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Posting End Date:
8 Sep 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-483914
