Lead Software Engineer-Information Security

Location: CHARLOTTE, NC

About this role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer- Information Security. The Application Security Champion group is looking for a Lead Information Security professional with security knowledge to help with daily operations of the Application Security Champion (ASC) operating model. As a Core Application Security Champion (Core ASC), you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in scaling our modern security program across thousands of global applications.

You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), supporting engineering teams and mentoring a growing network of Satellite ASCs embedded within development squads. This role is ideal for a passionate security professional who thrives at the intersection of secure development, enablement, and innovation.

In this role, you will

• Provide deep technical guidance on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, threat modeling, and security tools
• Serve as the escalation point for Satellite ASCs, ensuring QA/QC of findings, especially in high-risk and regulatory environments
• Lead and continuously enhance the Satellite ASC enablement journey, including onboarding, advanced training, and mentorship
• Participate in and lead secure design reviews, code analysis, and architecture consultations across multiple development teams
• Drive and maintain automated security tooling integrations in CI/CD (e.g., SAST, SCA, secrets scanning, IaC reviews)
• Support the creation and tracking of security KPIs and metrics dashboards, helping measure risk reduction and program impact
• Help shape policy and control frameworks that balance developer velocity with security assurance
• Contribute to the governance and continuous improvement of the Satellite ASC Program
• Act as a senior advisor and technical lead for the Satellite ASC Program, helping define governance, oversight, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Risk leaders to define secure design patterns and control objectives for cloud and enterprise systems
• Lead the review and escalation process for critical findings, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk tolerance
• Coach and guide other Core ASCs to raise overall capability and impact of the Core ASC Center of Excellence.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 5+years of experience in Application Security, Secure Software Development, Product Security, or DevSecOps
• Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and modern application architectures, including cloud-native platforms, microservices, and APIs
• Experience performing secure code reviews and utilizing application security testing tools, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS)
• Experience implementing Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA), and OWASP security standards
• Experience partnering with development teams to integrate security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications

1+ year of experience with Fortify Code Analyzer and Checkmarx

1+ year of experience with Black Duck Software Composition Analysis (SCA)

1+ year of experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools

Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments utilizing tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Azure DevOps

Knowledge of regulatory, risk, and compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and CRI Profile

Experience scaling application security programs across large, federated, or decentralized organizations

Industry-recognized application security certifications such as CSSLP, GWAPT, OSWE, or SANS/GIAC certifications (GSSP, GWEB, or equivalent).Strong ability to influence technical teams, manage competing priorities, and drive security outcomes without direct authority

Experience developing and delivering secure coding training, developer enablement programs, or application security awareness initiatives

Experience leading security initiatives within cloud-native and DevSecOps environments.

Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with engineering, architecture, risk, and technology teams to improve application security posture.

Job Expectations

• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Meet in-office expectations (currently 3 days in-office per week average)
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• Ability to manage highly complex issues and negotiate solutions
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization; including at the executive level.

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$119,000.00 - $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 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

19 Oct 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.

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.
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