• Lead Payments Engineer

    Wells Fargo (Charlotte, NC)


    About this role:

    Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Payments Engineer join our Global Payments and Liquidity team to be part of the transformation initiative leveraging GenAI to accelerate development and build new capabilities. In this role as an AI engineer, you will develop cutting edge artificial intelligence solutions using large language models, agentic frameworks, and other innovative technologies. The ideal candidate would have knowledge in designing, developing, and deploying applications leveraging LLM models and systems, with a strong focus on Prompt Engineering, Fine Tuning, RAG implementation and Agentic frameworks.

     

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    In this role, you will:

    + Design, develop, and deploy AI applications using Enterprise APIs, LLM's, agent frameworks, and other related technologies

    + Collaborate with enterprise teams to integrate LLM models with the existing products and systems

    + Develop and maintain large scale applications using Java, Python, OpenShift containers, and other relevant technologies

    + Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, LLM second agentic frameworks and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop new ones

    + Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to applications and models

    + Assist other individuals in advanced software development

    + Design, develop and deploy application using Enterprise frameworks.

    + Architect Payment applications to transform Legacy applications.

    + Develop Agentic AI using Enterprise APIs, LLM’s to retire Legacy Enrichment Services for increasing Straight Thru Processing.

    + Define Role Based Access controls for Payments Platform

    + Work with Global Teams for Engineering Activities to develop Java based applications.

    Required Qualifications:

    + 5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

    + 5+year's experience in software development

    + 5+ year's experience in Python, java, OpenShift containers, and other relevant technologies

    + 3+ years of Architecture Design Patters, including deep learning, natural language processing and Financial Applications

    Desired Qualifications:

    + Knowledge of Chatbots, Transformer models, SWE-Bench is preferred

    + Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

    + Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams

    + Experience with the agile development methodologies and version control systems such as GIT

    + Experience of DevOps with CI/CD

    + Certification in AI, machine learning or a related field

    + Experience using Architecture design patterns, ability to use Confluence plugins like draw.io

    + Experience using JIRA and Agile Methodologies

    + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field

    Job Expectations:

    + Ability to work onsite at one of the posted locations

    + Relocation assistance is not available

    Location:

    1525 W W. T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, CIC NC 28262

     

    1100 Corporate Center Dr, Raleigh, NC27607

    Posting End Date:

    29 Jun 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.

     

    Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

     

    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-466645