Lead Network Automation Engineer

About the role

This role is a hybrid position, working in the office three days a week. No visa sponsorships or transfers are available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of large-scale, highly available network solutions across enterprise and cloud environments
• Provide technical leadership in developing and executing network automation strategies (Python, APIs, infrastructure-as-code)
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, patterns, and best practices for network design, deployment, and operations
• Drive adoption of automation, software-defined networking, and scalable engineering practices
• Oversee implementation of automated deployment pipelines and operational processes to improve consistency, reliability, and efficiency
• Utilize advanced monitoring, telemetry, and analytics to support proactive operations and continuous improvement
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering tools, into network engineering practices
• Ensure solutions meet security, risk, and regulatory requirements, including performing risk assessments and design reviews
• Identify and mitigate risks to production systems while maintaining service level agreements
• Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive strategic initiatives
• Mentor and develop engineering talent and influence adoption of modern engineering practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Advanced knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and large-scale system design
• Strong experience with programming or scripting (Python preferred) for network automation
• Extensive experience with network automation, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-based network solutions
• Strong understanding of security, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Desired: Experience defining and implementing enterprise-scale network automation strategies
• Desired: Experience supporting large-scale or highly distributed network environments
• Desired: Familiarity with observability, analytics, and performance engineering practices
• Desired: Experience with AI-assisted operations, analytics tools, or automation platforms
• Desired: Knowledge of container networking, virtualization, or modern application networking patterns
• Desired: Industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, cloud professional certifications)

What to Expect

• Hybrid work schedule aligned with one of our core locations
• Flexible hours with occasional after-hours support for implementations
• Ownership of engineering deliverables, roadmap execution, and performance outcomes
• A role influencing Access and Data Center technologies and automation strategy
• Opportunity to drive meaningful impact across a large, complex enterprise environment

Posting End Date

9 Jul 2026

What to Expect

• Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company.
• They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions.
• Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Reference Number

R-552156-2