The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in Kailua, HI.

• Role description

  Hard problems in GitHub Actions don't intimidate you; they're the reason you open your laptop, which makes you our kind of Lead Software Engineer. This is $176,000 - $261,000 for 9 years of Docker, a freelance schedule, and a lead stake in where Wells Fargo heads next.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Own the lead Nginx workstream that unblocks the rest of Wells Fargo's Kailua, HI roadmap
  • Own the design-led edge cases in Wells Fargo's GraphQL billing nobody else wants to touch
  • Translate a napkin idea from Wells Fargo founders into a Docker purpose-soaked prototype
  • Walk technology stakeholders through Facilitation tradeoffs in language Wells Fargo execs grasp
  • Support migration of on-premise services to cloud-native architecture
  • Optimize application performance, latency, and resource utilization at scale

  What You'll Bring

  • Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support lead teammates
  • Comfort being measured against a clear lead bar
  • Working understanding of both Growth Mindset and Unit Testing in real-world settings
  • The integrity to flag your own mistakes first
  • The reflex to surface risk before it surfaces itself
  • A portfolio or work samples that demonstrate your technology expertise
  • A solid foundation in Facilitation, refined over 7+ years

  The maker-minded minds at Wells Fargo have made Kailua, HI an unlikely hub for serious Nginx and GraphQL work. Our Kailua team treats every retro like a chance to quietly upgrade how we operate.

  We combine $176,000 - $261,000 with flexible remote work, paid volunteer days, and clear opportunities for advancement.

  We refreshed the dates so you know this freelance role is current.

  Bring 7 of grit or a fresh perspective; either way, this Lead Software Engineer role wants you.

• Required skills

  • Elasticsearch
  • Nginx
  • Unit Testing
  • Git
  • Ruby on Rails
  • GitHub Actions
  • GraphQL
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Microservices
  • Growth Mindset
  • Strategic Planning
  • Facilitation
  • Organization

• Benefits & perks

  • Paid maternity leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Biometric screenings
  • Inclusive benefits for LGBTQ+ employees
  • Direct access to leadership

• Apply before 2026-08-10

  Submit your application for this Freelance technology position.