Lead Python Engineer

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Python Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative AI solutions for their Commercial Lending division. This role involves designing and deploying large-scale applications using cutting-edge technologies, including Python and various AI frameworks. The successful candidate will lead complex initiatives, set engineering standards, and collaborate with diverse teams to solve challenging business problems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment where technology and creativity converge. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork!

Benefits

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Python and MicroServices.
• Experience with AI applications and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technology initiatives with broad impact.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI applications.
• Collaborate with partners to build reusable solutions.

Skills

Python

MongoDB

MicroServices

Data Visualization

AI Solutions

Event Driven Architecture

Agile Engineering Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence

Tools

GitHub

Visual Studio

Confluence

JIRA

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenShift

Google Cloud

Job description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Python Engineer in Technology as part of Commercial Corporate & Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT) engineering and transformation office. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.

The Lead engineer will be supporting the build out of the new Credit Intelligence AI platform for the Commercial Lending and Credit Financial Solutions organization. As part of this team, you will solve business problems using AI solutions such as Large Language Models, Agentic AI frameworks, Retrieval Augmented Generation implementations. The candidate is expected to have hands on programming experience with Python and system to system integration experience. Other responsibilities of this role will include:

• Design, develop, test and deploy large scale AI applications using Python and relevant AI and cloud technologies
• Use LLMs for inference, summarization, chatbots, RAG, and other upcoming techniques
• Build integrations with internal/external MicroServices and other data sources to build an application pipeline.
• Implement event driven architecture using messaging technologies.
• Collaborate with various partners within the enterprise to reuse and build reusable solutions

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
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to applications and model

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
• 3+ years of experience with Python
• 2+ years of experience with MongoDB
• 2+ years of experience with MicroServices to implement and consume REST APIs
• 1+ years of data visualization experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with graphing technologies using Python, Neo4j, etc.
• Experience in an enterprise setting using Python frameworks such as NumPy, Pandas, PyMongo, PyTest, MagicMock, Fast API, Flask, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• MongoDB experience including writing complex queries, perform data aggregation
• Knowledge of LLMs such as Gemini, GPT4o, Claude and implementation patterns with GitHub Copilot
• Experience with enterprise technologies such as Single Sign On, secure webservices, Kafka/Solace
• Experience building highly available systems. Lead team through performance tuning, scalability load testing and resiliency requirements.
• Experience with containers and cloud platforms such as OpenShift, VMWare Tanzu (Pivotal Cloud Foundry), Google Cloud Project
• Experience with tools such as GitHub, IDEs (Visual Studio), Confluence, JIRA
• Experience with enterprise pipeline processes including CI/CD technologies such as Gradle, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, SonarQube, etc.
• Experience with Agile Engineering practices
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence or a related field
• Certification in AI, machine learning or a related field
• Banking/Financing domain, or other regulated industry experience

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Position will require ability to work on-site at posted location
• Visa Sponsorship 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.

Salary is just one component of Wells Fargo's total rewards package. Depending on the role, a Wells Fargo's employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
$111,100.00 - $197,500.00
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:
4 May 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.