Lead Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Cybersecurity to support the enterprise Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) modernization program. Learn more about career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com

This role will focus on implementing and expanding Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud, migrating applications from legacy identity governance platforms, and delivering scalable access governance solutions across the enterprise.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the migration of applications and identity governance capabilities from legacy IGA platforms into Saviynt
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Application Teams, Risk, and Product organizations to onboard on-premises, cloud, and SaaS applications into the Saviynt platform
• Configure and customize Saviynt capabilities including access reviews, certifications, entitlement management, request workflows, and identity lifecycle processes
• Design and implement proof-of-concepts and custom solutions to support complex identity governance and access management requirements
• Develop integrations between Saviynt and enterprise platforms including ServiceNow, CyberArk, and application ecosystems
• Translate existing governance processes, workflows, and access models into scalable Saviynt solutions
• Support entitlement aggregation, reconciliation, testing, deployment, and production readiness activities
• Create technical documentation, implementation guides, operational procedures, and audit evidence
• Collaborate with engineering teams, architects, and professional services partners to deliver roadmap commitments and platform modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship while driving engineering best practices across the IGA ecosystem
• Demonstrate proficiency in using AI‑assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code‑centric agents)
• Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutions
• Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
• Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
• Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

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 Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience
• 2+ years of Saviynt implementation, engineering, or application onboarding experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience migrating from legacy IGA platforms such as ISIM, SailPoint, or other governance solutions
• Experience with ServiceNow and CyberArk integrations
• Experience supporting SOX, NIST, GDPR, or other regulatory requirements
• Experience delivering proof-of-concepts, custom workflows, and complex identity governance use cases
• Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills
• Experience with application onboarding, access reviews, certifications, entitlement management, and identity lifecycle governance
• Experience integrating enterprise applications using REST APIs, JSON, SQL, and related technologies
• Experience supporting identity governance initiatives in large enterprise environments
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business processes into technical solutions
• Experience in large-scale regulated environments  
• Saviynt certification

Locations: 

• 300 S Brevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• 401 Las Colinas Blvd W Bldg. A - Irving, Texas 75039
• 3075 Loyalty Cir. - Columbus Ohio 43219
   

Posting Statements:

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 
• Required location(s) listed above. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This role is NOT available for 100% remote work
• Salary range is determined by location of the job.  May be considered for a discretionary bonus, Restricted Share Rights, or other long – term incentive awards. 
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 

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.

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:

*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.