Lead Network Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Irving, TXChandler, AZCharlotte, NC
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jul 10, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 67 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Network Automation Engineer

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Wells Fargo seeks a Lead Network Engineer with expertise in network architecture, automation, and cloud innovation to reshape its network engineering practices at an enterprise scale. This role involves leading the design and implementation of large-scale, highly available network solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments, while developing and executing automation strategies using Python, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code techniques. The ideal candidate will establish best practices for network operations, drive adoption of software-defined networking, and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards. They must collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to mentor engineering talent and influence the adoption of modern engineering practices in a complex, high-impact environment.

Skills

Python APIs Infrastructure-as-code Network Automation Cloud-based Network Solutions Security Risk Management Observability Analytics AI-Assisted Operations Container Networking Virtualization Modern Application Networking Patterns CI/CD Kubernetes Terraform AWS Azure GCP PostgreSQL MSSQL

What you'll do

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of large-scale network solutions in enterprise and cloud environments.
Develop and execute network automation strategies using Python, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Establish engineering standards and best practices for network deployment and operations.
Drive adoption of software-defined networking and scalable engineering practices across the organization.
Oversee automated deployment pipelines to enhance consistency, reliability, and efficiency in network operations.

What we're looking for

5+ years of Network Engineering experience or equivalent
Advanced knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and system design
Strong Python scripting skills for network automation
Extensive experience with network automation, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code
Experience designing cloud-based network solutions and understanding security frameworks

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