Lead Software Engineer – Load Balancer Infrastructure Development

Wells Fargo

. Design and build automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of load balancers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeColumbus • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Python development, particularly with Django, Flask, and FastAPI, to build automation tooling and integrations. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and GitHub, with a strong focus on automating network infrastructure and load balancers.

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Python DevelopmentAnsible AutomationLoad Balancer ConfigurationREST API DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoFlaskFastAPIAnsibleGitHubLoad BalancersREST APIsMicroservicesEvent-Driven Architectures

Tools & Technologies

OpenShiftCloud FoundryKubernetesUnixLinuxMongoDBPostman

Industry Keywords

AutomationProvisioningConfiguration ManagementLifecycle ManagementNetwork InfrastructureEnterprise EnvironmentsRisk ComplianceGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCitrixCloudDjangoFlaskHAProxyKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesMongoDBOpenShiftPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of load balancers
Create API-driven integrations between network platforms and internal systems
Develop and maintain automation frameworks that improve reliability and reduce operational toil
Translate manual operational procedures into codified, repeatable automation
Ensure automation artifacts follow best practices for performance, maintainability, and security
Collaborate with network engineering and platform teams to align automation with broader architectural strategies
Lead automation of product deployments and customer journeys
Create APIs for Load Balancing and other infrastructure services
Support a software-driven infrastructure environment through automation solutions
Follow applicable Wells Fargo risk, compliance, governance, and escalation requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years Python development experience leveraging Django, Flask, or FastAPI
2+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools Ansible and GitHub
1+ years' experience automating network infrastructure, with a focus on load balancers such as F5, Citrix ADC, AVI/NSX-ALB, HAProxy, or similar
5+ years' proficiency in Python for building automation tooling, integrations, and workflow orchestration
2+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible, including developing reusable playbooks, roles, and modules for network automation
5+ years of demonstrated ability to consume and build REST APIs, including authentication, schema validation, error handling, and versioning
Ability to troubleshoot load balancer configurations and automation workflows end-to-end
Experience working in large-scale, enterprise environments with change control and structured processes
Extensive expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
Relevant experience supporting web/API platforms built using Django, FastAPI, and Apigee
Proficiency with legacy infrastructure and cloud infrastructure including OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, and Kubernetes
Working knowledge of Unix, Linux, MongoDB, and Postman
Must be able to work on-site at an approved location
Position is not eligible for 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