Principal Engineer, Platform, Cloud Engineering, DevOps

Wells Fargo

. Serve as the senior technical leader for enterprise cloud platforms, infrastructure SRE, Kubernetes/OpenShift, observability, and platform reliability .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud engineering, platform reliability, and SRE principles, with a strong focus on automation, CI/CD, and engineering standards. Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale modernization initiatives and influence senior leadership to drive strategic engineering outcomes.

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Cloud EngineeringKubernetes/OpenShiftCI/CD ImplementationSRE PrinciplesObservability Platforms

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringPlatform EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringDevSecOpsEngineering AutomationDisaster RecoveryOperational ResiliencyEngineering StandardsArchitecture PatternsCloud Transformation

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic EngagementInfluencing LeadershipContinuous ImprovementVision and Direction

Tools & Technologies

SplunkAppDynamicsPrometheusGrafanaOpenTelemetry

Certifications & Qualifications

CKARed Hat OpenShiftAWS Cloud CertificationAzure Cloud CertificationGCP Cloud CertificationSRE Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud PlatformsInfrastructure SREObservabilityPlatform SecurityContainer Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaKubernetesOpenShiftPrometheusSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior technical leader for enterprise cloud platforms, infrastructure SRE, Kubernetes/OpenShift, observability, and platform reliability
Drive reliability-first and automation-first approaches to improve resiliency, scalability, operational excellence, and engineering efficiency
Establish standardized platforms, self-service capabilities, cloud-native engineering practices, and engineering standards for cloud infrastructure, platform security, and container platforms
Advise leadership on applications, network, information security, databases, operating systems, and web technologies for complex enterprise needs
Lead strategy and resolution of highly complex, enterprise-wide technical challenges with long-term, large-scale solutions
Translate advanced technology experience and strategic business objectives into technical engineering solutions
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on innovative business solutions
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide competitive advantage
Engage strategically with professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
Mentor senior engineers and drive continuous improvement across the cloud and platform engineering ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or SRE
5+ years of experience designing and implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and engineering automation solutions
5+ years of experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or comparable container platforms
5+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives
3+ years of experience defining engineering standards, architecture patterns, or platform strategies
3+ years of experience with software delivery, automation, security, and operational resiliency practices
3+ years of demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive engineering outcomes across large organizations
Deep understanding of SRE principles, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, incident management, observability, resiliency engineering, disaster recovery, and operational excellence
Expertise in observability and monitoring platforms such as Splunk, AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or similar enterprise solutions
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations
Industry certifications such as CKA, Red Hat OpenShift, AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Platform Certifications, or SRE are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Equal opportunity employment
Medical accommodation available during the application or interview process
Drug-free workplace