Lead Software Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain UI & API automation frameworks & solutions for both infrastructure and application-level automation using best practices and industry standards.
• Design, build, and maintain reusable automation frameworks to streamline testing processes. 
• Leverage cloud services and tools within AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms to automate
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance cloud-native application architectures with automation frameworks.
• Define and lead the strategy for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and automated testing frameworks.
• Lead technical discussions, reviews, and workshops to drive automation best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers in automation techniques and tools.
• Communicate and collaborate with a co-located and distributed team of Engineers, architects, and product managers to align automation efforts with business and technical requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies that improve the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of automation processes
• Monitor and analyze automation frameworks to ensure ongoing improvement and adaptation to new technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new AI-based tools, frameworks, and technologies that improve the efficiency and scalability of automation processes.
• Create and maintain quality documentation, including test plans and reports. 
• Oversee the planning and execution of audits, inspections, and tests
• Develop test scripts, test cases, and test data for automated testing. 
• Identify areas for improvement in testing processes and implement changes to enhance quality and efficiency. 
• Expertise in automation frameworks, tools, and languages (Selenium, c#, Playwright).
• Oversee test case design, execution, and defect tracking
• Drive automation initiatives, ensure CI/CD pipeline, and monitor the SIT and UAT.
• Collaborate with product owners, development team and DevOps to ensure quality standards
• UI Automation: Experience with UI automation frameworks such as Selenium, and  Playwright.

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:

• API Automation: Strong experience with API testing and automation using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or JMeter.
• Cloud Technologies: Deep understanding of cloud platforms, like AWS, GCP, Azure.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with Jenkins, TeamCity, or similar tools.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar scripting/programming languages for automation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Familiarity with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for cloud infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of at least one RDBMS database like Oracle, Postgresql, MS SQL Server,  Mongo DB, etc. 
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor teams and present complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Experience with microservices architectures and related automation.
• Knowledge of security best practices in automation and cloud environments.
• Programming experience in Java/C#
• SQL expertise
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally.
• Strong expertise in test strategy, planning and execution across functional, automation, performance and ADA testing.
• Broad and deep knowledge of test automation methodologies and frameworks across Engineering practices, IT infrastructures, platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Experienced in developing the automation frameworks (Web).
• Experienced on working micros services automation.
• Experienced in quality engineering practices like Code review, Secure coding practices, Code Quality, Code Coverage, CI/CD.
• Experience into test automation with tools such as Selenium/Playwright/UFT.
• Deep understanding of Behavior Driven Development methodology.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of software quality by participating in code reviews, design discussions, and process enhancements.

Posting End Date: 

*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.