Lead Software Engineer - SRE at Wells Fargo

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SRE, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, Angular, NodeJS, AWS, PCF, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Prometheus, Grafana

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer. 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. Desired Qualifications: Proficiency with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban, including participation in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Working knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Python, JSON, Angular, NodeJS). Hands-on experience with cloud and platform technologies such as AWS, PCF, PKS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Linux, Azure, Windows, and VMware. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration across teams. Ability to engage with and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. 5+ Years’ experience in SRE, public & private cloud technologies, Java performance tuning, capacity optimization for mission critical applications. Expert experience on monitoring tools – Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics, Glassbox, Splunk Advanced experience in one or more scripting languages - Python, Java Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, OCP and troubleshooting skills Strong grasp of Java performance concepts (heap, GC) and critical monitoring metrics for Java apps Ability to identify manual tasks in the processes and automating them to reduce toil Job Expectations: Lead and contribute to proof‑of‑concept initiatives to validate engineering solutions for critical applications. Configure and implement engineering solutions based on application and business requirements. Drive adoption of standards, best practices, and compliance across observability and performance engineering. Perform software upgrades, patching, and configuration updates for supported platforms and tools. Respond to security findings and ensure timely remediation across application environments. Automate manual processes and operational workflows to reduce toil and improve efficiency. Identify, troubleshoot, and mitigate complex technical issues impacting performance or stability. Develop technical documentation, engineering procedures, and operational runbooks for cross‑team use. Provide advanced (4th‑level) support to production and pre‑production teams, ensuring reliability and uptime. Enhance application performance through Java tuning, capacity optimization, and monitoring improvements. Utilize tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics, Glassbox, and Splunk to strengthen observability and alerting. Collaborate with engineering, SRE, cloud, and platform teams to support mission‑critical digital technologies. Posting End Date: 23 Feb 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. 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. 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. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsfargo For questions on how to search and apply, visit our frequently asked questions.

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Responsibilities

This role involves leading complex technology initiatives, developing company-wide engineering standards, and designing, coding, testing, and documenting large-scale technology solutions. The engineer will also review complex solutions, make decisions on best practices, and mentor technology teams.