Wells Fargo
Lead Software Engineer
ISELIN, NJ
Jul 23, 2025
Full-time
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support and enhance our Actimize-based financial crime and fraud detection systems specifically for Currency Transaction Reporting. This role is part of our Chief Operating Office Technology group, which supports key risk, compliance, and regulatory initiatives across the bank. This resource will lead the design, development, and implementation of Actimize solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with Wells Fargo’s risk and compliance standards.


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
  • 5+ years of experience with Actimize platform (RCM, AIS, ActOne).
  • Strong proficiency in Java, SQL, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with Actimize plugin development, custom profiles, and case management workflows.
  • Familiarity with CTR systems.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technology initiatives and cross-functional teams


Required Qualifications for Europe, Middle East & Africa only:

  • Experience in Software Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education


Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with currency transactions reporting


Job Expectations:

  • Lead the L3 Production support of Actimize ActOne, RCM, and AIS modules.
  • Facilitate coordination with vendor to quickly resolve impacts to Regulatory Operations.
  • Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define requirements and deliver Actimize-based solutions.
  • Drive automation, performance tuning, and system integration efforts.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Ensure compliance with Wells Fargo’s risk management policies and technology governance.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$111,100.00 - $237,100.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • 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

Posting End Date:

19 Aug 2025

*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.

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.

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