Executive Director / Software Engineering Sr Manager - Developer Experience platform

Wells Fargo - West Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - West Des Moines, IA

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About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a visionary and transformative Sr. Engineering leader to lead the Developer Experience (DevEx) platform, focusing on improving developer experience and accelerating application modernization to the cloud. This role involves overseeing a world-class team to drive technological evolution and enable next-generation financial services.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of experienced engineers and engineering managers.
• Function as the technical representative for the product during cross-team collaborative efforts and planning.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for driving escalated resolution of technology roadblocks.
• Determine appropriate strategy and actions to act as an escalation partner for scrum masters and teams.
• Build engineering skills side-by-side in the codebase and conduct peer reviews.
• Interpret, develop, and ensure security, stability, and scalability within technology functions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers/Product Owners to drive developer satisfaction and influence technology requirements.
• Interact directly with third-party vendors and technology service providers.
• Manage allocation of people and financial resources to ensure commitments are met.
• Hire, build, and guide a culture of talent development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Management experience in a technical environment.
• 4+ years of experience with strategic planning in technology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and managing modern software engineering practices and standards.
• Experience in developing developer tools & portals and improving developer experience.
• Experience in supporting enterprise-grade applications.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders and technology leadership.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or engineering.