Software Engineering Manager

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join the GPLT Testing CoE team. This role is ideal for an experienced QA leader with expertise in test automation and AI-driven quality engineering to drive modern QA strategy, shift-left practices, and intelligent automation.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and scale QA teams (manual + automation), including developing emerging leaders.
• Define and execute QA strategy aligned with Agile/DevOps and shift-left quality practices.
• Build and oversee scalable automation frameworks across web, mobile, APIs, and microservices, increasing coverage and reducing manual effort.
• Drive adoption of modern tools and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, higher-quality releases.
• Apply AI/ML to improve testing efficiency (test generation, defect prediction, self-healing) and leverage data-driven insights.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and reliability across payment systems (SWIFT, RTP, FedNow, CHIPS, ISO 20022).
• Establish QA standards, KPIs, dashboards, and lead test planning, risk assessment, and release approvals.
• Partner with architects and product teams to support cloud modernization, architecture alignment, and roadmap delivery.
• Remove technical roadblocks, provide hands-on guidance (code reviews/design), and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure security, scalability, and risk compliance across solutions.
• Manage vendors, hiring, resource allocation, and team performance.

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 in Quality Assurance.
• 2+ years of Leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in test automation frameworks and programming (Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar).
• Proven experience implementing AI/ML-based testing solutions or tools.
• Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with API testing, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.
• Understanding of SWIFT/ISO 20022, FedNow principles, fraud and risk controls, and secure coding/testing practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven QA tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, intelligent test platforms).
• Exposure to SRE/observability tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, App Insights).
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Relevant certifications (ISTQB, Agile, AI/ML).
• Proven ability to drive automation strategy, CI/CD integration, and data-driven decision making.

Job Expectations

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Range

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00 (Base pay range; may vary based on performance, skills, experience, or location).

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, including health, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Posting End Date

11 Jun 2026 - 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.