At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.
About this role:
Wells Fargo is an impact-driven, Fortune Top 50 company that touches virtually every aspect of Financial Services. We are known for delivering insights, high quality products, and services that make banking more accessible and understandable. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of Financial Services for our internal and external clients, our communities, and our people.
This Talent Acquisition - Lead Software Engineer will contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the platform supporting Wells Fargo’s Talent Acquisition processes. The successful candidate will lead Wells Fargo through a transformation journey, modernizing the Talent Acquisition portfolio through best-of-breed solutions and AI capabilities. Leveraging business insights and stakeholder relationships, the selected candidate will help position our Talent Acquisition function for the future and make meaningful contributions towards enhancing the overall candidate, recruiter and hiring manager experience.
In this role, you will:
Lead complex initiatives and deliverables within both internal and vendor managed environments in support of enterprise-wide Human Resources Solutions
Contribute to the development of systems and procedures that are both cost effective and meet the relevant business requirements
Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
Solicit requirements, engage in process engineering, design, code, test, debug and document for projects and programs associated with Human Resources technology domains
Act as primary point of contact for problem management
Evaluate highly complex business problems and provide subject matter knowledge proficiency for technology initiatives
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
Lead project or systems documentation, and monitor and manage project schedules and deliverables
Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
Ensure communication and information flow between business and technology teams
Lead projects, act as an escalation point and provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff
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 systems analysis experience, capturing and documenting complex business and functional requirements
4+ years leading or developing in Workday or similar Software as a Service Human Capital Management systems (SaaS HCM)
Desired Qualifications:
4+ years of SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) experience
3+ years of experience with Workday Recruiting
2+ year of experience with Agile
2+ years of experience with Workday Studio
Experience with both domestic and international talent acquisition processes
Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology governance risk and compliance processes such as policies, control standards, risk management concepts, and information security
Ability to manage effectively in virtual environment where key team members and partners are in various time zones and locations
Ability to take initiative, identify opportunities and implement change
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with Jira
A BS/BA degree or higher
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Ability to work additional hours, as needed
Ability to work on-site at approved location 3 days/week
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
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.
$131,000.00 - $206,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) 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:
1 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 (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-472595