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Lead Software Automation Engineer (Python)

Wells Fargo · Columbus, OH · 2 days ago
Engineering$119k–$187k/yrFull-time

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Python Software Engineer in the Cybersecurity organization. The role involves driving the design and delivery of enterprise-scale infrastructure automation solutions, transforming manual operational processes into secure, API-driven, and highly scalable services across network and cryptographic infrastructure platforms. This role combines deep Python engineering expertise with cloud-native architecture, Infrastructure-as-Code, and workflow orchestration to accelerate self-service capabilities, improve operational reliability, and advance Wells Fargo's software-defined infrastructure strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
  • Design and build automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure resources across a range of cryptographic and network infrastructure
  • 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
  • Led the automation of product deployments, customer journeys, and creation of APIs for our Load Balancing and other infrastructure services
  • Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
  • Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
  • Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 5+ years python development experience leveraging Django, Flask or FastAPI
  • 2+ years working with private cloud or hybrid platforms and a proven track record of building complex infrastructure programmatically with IaC tools
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools Ansible and GitHub

Desired Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience automating infrastructure platforms and services, including the development of self-service capabilities and operational workflows
  • 5+ years experience with Agile, CI/CD, DevOps concepts and SRE principles
  • Extensive expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Experience developing modern user interfaces using micro-frontend frameworks, including React or Angular
  • Strong hands-on experience supporting and enhancing web and API platforms built with Django, FastAPI, and Apigee
  • Experience with one or more workflow and orchestration platforms such as Temporal, Camunda, or Cadence
  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, database querying, and API testing tools such as Postman
  • Familiarity with infrastructure services including data protection, cryptographic key management, PKI, certificate management, or load balancing technologies
  • Strong troubleshooting, operational support, and problem-resolution skills across distributed application environments

Job Expectations

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
  • Ability to work on-site at approved location
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Pay Range

$119,000.00 - $187,000.00

Benefits

  • 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

Posting End Date

1 Sep 2026

Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug-free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements

Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

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