Lead Software Engineer, 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:

This role supports the Human Resources transformation at Wells Fargo through technology and process enhancements. Focus includes Varicent implementation and maintenance, collaboration with multiple teams, and delivering large-scale technology solutions.

Job Responsibility:

Configure and maintain the Varicent model through creation of parameters, tables, reference data, calculations, data integrations, process workflows, creation and maintenance of payee reports for employees and administrators
partner with Incentive Compensation Center of Excellence, Incentive Compensation Product Owner, and multiple product team members to deliver the body of work
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
participate in requirements gathering sessions, review user stories, and user acceptance criteria
assist with documentation to capture data flow diagrams, data definition documents, decision trees, logic diagrams, requirements documents, model design, and user experience flows
provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet business requirements
apply knowledge of industry trends and technology to drive organizational change and position Wells Fargo for the future

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 technical design experience
5+ years of SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) experience
5+ years of experience with SQL, or other data management, reporting and query tools
3+ years experience implementing or configuration of Varicent
2+ years of Agile / scrum experience

Nice to have:

5+ years of general Varicent software experience
3+ years of experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, Shell, VBScript, or JavaScript
experience working with transaction-based incentive compensation plans
HR SaaS implementation experience such as Workday, Oracle or SAP
knowledge and understanding of automated workflows design
ability to implement a solution and communicate, in clear business terms, the benefits of the proposed risk management approach
ability to influence and build relationships with LOB stakeholders, technology CIO leadership, external service providers, and architecture teams
excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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 06, 2025

Expiration:
September 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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