Lead Software Engineer - Workday Payroll, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Minneapolis

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

131000.00 - 206000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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. The Human Resources Information Technology (HRIT) team provides technology support for team member focused applications and processes, including payroll, benefits, learning and recruiting. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support Workday Engineering functions for our Payroll product team. This team supports configuration engineering, integration engineering, and Extend engineering on Workday. This engineer will work on critical US and global payroll projects that deliver incremental changes to product working in an Agile environment.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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 HR systems experience (e.g. PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP or Workday)
5+ years of business systems analysis or design experience
5+ years of technology release or implementation experience
1+ years of Workday US Payroll configuration and integration experience

Nice to have:

2+ years of Workday integration experience (Studio, Core Connectors, Orchestrate)
Workday Extend development experience
Workday Canada Payroll experience
Leadership skills including the ability to influence effectively in a matrix environment
Ability to take on a high level of responsibility, initiative, and accountability
Knowledge and understanding of Agile
Knowledge and understanding of HR technology solutions, products and requirements
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience
Ability to shift priorities as work flow/volume dictates

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 16, 2025

Expiration:
August 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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