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Lead Software Engineer - Fraud Technology

Wells Fargo

Woodbridge Township, NJ
Full Time
Senior
131k-206k
11 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Technology for the Chief Operating Office (TCOO) group provides technology services for the Chief Operating Office, supporting operations, control, strategic execution, business continuity, data solutions, regulatory relations, customer experience, enterprise shared services, supply chain management, and corporate properties. The Fraud and Claims Technology team within TCOO is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop large-scale applications supporting Voice Fraud detection, ensuring scalable, reliable, and enterprise-aligned solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex enterprise applications.
  • Drive the implementation of large-scale Fraud Detection and prevention platforms, and integration with various downstream applications.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and system design.
  • Be the SME for the voice Fraud platform which includes third-party platforms.
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of all developed systems.
  • Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk.
  • Resolve coding, testing, and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature.
  • Mentor less experienced software engineers.
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve technical challenges and achieve goals.
  • Lead team to achieve objectives.
  • Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on complex enterprise solutions.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial and fraud prevention systems and integration.
  • 5+ years of designing, developing, and testing large-scale systems.

Nice to Have

  • Excellent communication skill both verbal and written.
  • Strong Python/Java development skills, particularly in financial systems.
  • Strong understanding of how Fraud prevention and detection systems work in large financial and banking systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of software architecture, system integration, and design patterns.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the architecture, design, and development of high-performance, low-latency Java applications, as well as overseeing large-scale data ingestion pipelines and real-time analytics platforms.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in software development and systems design is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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

Working at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo values an inclusive and transparent work environment, emphasizing humility, ownership, continuous learning, and gratitude. The company promotes a culture of honesty, responsibility, and respect, with a focus on building strong customer relationships and maintaining a risk-mitigating, compliance-driven approach.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary131k-206k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Wells Fargo

Website

wellsfargo.com

Location

Woodbridge Township, NJ

Industry

Commercial Banking

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