Lead Automation Software Engineer

Wells Fargo

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
CONCORD, CACHANDLER, AZSAN ANTONIO, TXCHARLOTTE, NCMCLEAN, VAIRVING, TXMENLO PARK, CA
Salary
$119,000–$224,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 7, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $172k
$106k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $172k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Wells Fargo currently has 40 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,000–$279,000 across 21 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lead Automation Software Engineer

Lead Automation Software Engineer The Lead Automation Software Engineer joins the team to lead complex technology initiatives with broad impact while developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering large-scale solutions. This role involves designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting projects while analyzing technical challenges to meet strategic business objectives. The individual will serve as a peer mentor and collaborate with experts to resolve issues in network infrastructure. Day-to-day tasks involve managing automation workflows and integrating various systems. The required technology stack includes Python, Go, Django, Perl, Ansible, Terraform, Restconf, Netconf, Swagger, and API-based integration. Additional tools include Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Harness, Temporal, Celery, gRPC, Grafana, ELK, and Prometheus. The role focuses on solving technical challenges within network infrastructure through automation, software development, and robust information security and risk management practices to ensure secure, scalable technology environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead complex, company-wide technology initiatives with broad impact on network infrastructure.
  • Develop standards and best practices for engineering large-scale technology solutions.
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document software for network automation projects.
  • Analyze complex technical solutions to meet strategic business objectives and address technical challenges.
  • Evaluate new technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation in engineering solutions.
  • Consult with technical experts and external groups to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Mentor peers and lead teams through the execution of high-priority technology initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of Software Development or Network Automation experience.
  • 3+ years of technical documentation experience.
  • 3+ years of programming and scripting experience.
  • Experience with Python, Go, Django, Perl, Ansible, Terraform, Restconf, Netconf, Swagger, and API integration.
  • Experience with observability tools including gRPC, flow data, logging, Grafana, ELK, and Prometheus.
  • Experience with information security and risk management policies and mitigation solutions.
  • Prior experience in a lead or senior engineer capacity (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications like CCIE Automation or JNCIE, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).

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