Automation Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo

. Act as an advisor to leadership regarding applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Network Engineering and Software Development, with a strong focus on Network Automation and advanced programming skills in Python, Go, and related technologies. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, deliver innovative solutions, and engage effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Network EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentNetwork AutomationTechnical DocumentationInformation Security

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Hard Skills

PythonGoDjangoPerlAnsibleTerraformAPI IntegrationObservabilityContainersCICD Frameworks

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalytical ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGrafanaELKPrometheusRestconfNetconfSwaggerTemporalCelery

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIE AutomationJNCIE

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInformation SecurityRisk ManagementPolicy and StandardsSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDjangoDockerGrafanaGRPCKubernetesPerlPrometheusPythonTerraformGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an advisor to leadership regarding applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges across multiple areas or the enterprise
Deliver long-term, large-scale solutions requiring vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical thinking, and inductive thinking
Translate advanced technology experience and knowledge of business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, organizational structure, and strategic technological opportunities into technical engineering solutions
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies
Recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage
Strategically engage with professionals and managers across the enterprise
Build and deliver a successful plan and service offering for network automation and software development
Potential travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Network Engineering / Network Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, or military experience
5+ years of Software Development / Network Automation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, or military experience
5+ years of technical documentation experience
5+ years of programming and scripting skills, e.g. Python, Go, Django, Perl, Ansible, Terraform
Prior experience in a principal, architect, or senior engineer capacity preferred
Relevant certifications, e.g. CCIE Automation or JNCIE, preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related area of study
Experience with containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Harness, package managers, or AI-driven CICD frameworks
Experience with Temporal, Celery, and other workflow or runtime execution environments
Demonstrable software development in Python, Go, or .NET
API experience with Restconf, Netconf, Swagger, and API-based integration
Observability experience with gRPC, flow data, logging, Grafana, ELK, and Prometheus
Experience with information security and risk management, including policy and standards, information security assessments, security best practices, and mitigation solution design and implementation
Strategic planning experience translating leadership vision into executable strategies and initiatives
Financial Services experience
Strong leadership skills
No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive opportunities may be available