Lead Automation Software Engineer

Wells Fargo

. Lead complex technology initiatives, including companywide initiatives with broad impact .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex technology initiatives and developing standards for engineering large-scale technology solutions. Proficient in network automation and software development using Python, Ansible, and Terraform, with a strong focus on technical documentation and information security.

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Network AutomationSoftware DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationLeadership SkillsInformation Security

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Hard Skills

PythonAnsibleTerraformGoDjangoPerlAPI IntegrationContainersObservabilitySoftware Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

NautobotDockerKubernetesGrafanaELKPrometheusRESTCONFNETCONFSwaggerTemporal

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIE AutomationJNCIE

Industry Keywords

Network InfrastructureInformation SecurityRisk ManagementTechnical StandardsBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDjangoDockerGrafanaGRPCKubernetesPerlPrometheusPythonTerraformGo.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex technology initiatives, including companywide initiatives with broad impact
Develop standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale technology solutions
Design, code, test, debug, and document projects and programs
Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives and technical challenges
Make decisions on standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions
Influence and lead technology teams to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
Collaborate with technical experts, senior technology teams, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
Lead projects and teams or serve as a peer mentor
Develop network automation and software using Nautobot, Ansible, Python, APIs, and Terraform
Apply understanding of underlying network infrastructure technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Software Development / Network Automation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, or military experience
3+ years of technical documentation experience
3+ years of programming and scripting skills, e.g. Python, Go, Django, Perl, Ansible, Terraform
Prior experience in a lead or senior engineer capacity preferred
Relevant certifications, e.g. CCIE Automation, JNCIE, preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related area of study
Experience with containers including Docker and Kubernetes, Helm, Harness, package managers, or AI-driven CI/CD frameworks
Experience with Temporal, Celery, and other workflow or runtime execution environments
Software development experience in Python, Go, and .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
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
Potential travel