Lead Software Engineer – Frontend Engineering

Wells Fargo

. Lead complex technology initiatives with broad impact, contributing to frontend design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and production support.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building secure, high-performing web applications using modern frontend frameworks, with a strong focus on micro frontend architecture and integration with backend services. Proven ability to lead technology initiatives, mentor engineers, and apply best practices in frontend development and CI/CD.

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Frontend Application DevelopmentMicro Frontend ArchitectureJavaScript and TypeScript ProficiencyReact Framework ExpertiseContinuous Integration and Delivery

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Hard Skills

JavaJavaScriptTypeScriptReactMicro FrontendsComponent-Based ArchitectureState Management (Redux, Zustand)RESTful API DevelopmentFrontend Testing Frameworks (Jest, Playwright, Cypress)CI/CD Practices

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Frontend DesignWeb ApplicationsPerformance OptimizationTechnical Debt ManagementEnterprise Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressJavaJavaScriptJestReactReduxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex technology initiatives with broad impact, contributing to frontend design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and production support.
Design and build secure, accessible, responsive, and high-performing web applications, including external-facing experiences.
Define and apply frontend architecture and engineering standards, including reusable components, design systems, and CI/CD practices.
Design and implement micro frontends where appropriate; guide integration, application communication, event-driven interactions, and shared application state.
Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and services, including authentication and authorization requirements.
Improve frontend performance, reliability, and observability through measurement, troubleshooting, and targeted optimization.
Review code and architecture, address technical debt, and mentor engineers through hands-on guidance and peer coaching.
Evaluate technical options against business objectives, enterprise technology, security requirements, and long-term maintainability.
Partner with Product, UX, Security, Platform Engineering, Architecture, and engineering teams on roadmaps, modernization, and implementation decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
4+ years of experience developing enterprise-grade frontend applications.
4+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript and TypeScript.
4+ years of experience with React and modern frontend frameworks.
3+ years of experience designing and implementing micro frontend architecture, including Module Federation or Web Components.
3+ years of experience with component-based architecture and reusable UI libraries.
3+ years of experience with state management frameworks such as Redux, Zustand, or similar solutions.
3+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services.
2+ years of experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, Cypress, or equivalent.
2+ years of experience implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines and DevOps practices.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Hybrid work schedule.