Principal Engineer Automation

Wells Fargo

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Irving, TXChandler, AZCharlotte, NC
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Jun 23, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Engineer Automation

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Wells Fargo seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the strategy and resolution of complex challenges in Network Automation and Software Development, focusing on delivering long-term, large-scale solutions that align with the organization's strategic objectives. This role involves translating advanced technology experience into technical engineering solutions while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices and recommending innovations for competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network engineering, software development, and technical documentation, along with proficiency in Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform, and other relevant tools. Additionally, the position requires expertise in API integration, observability tools like Grafana and Prometheus, and a strong background in financial services and strategic planning.

Skills

Python Go Django Terraform Ansible Kubernetes Helm Docker Celery gRPC Prometheus Grafana ELK Restconf Netconf Swagger/WebAPI API integration CI/CD

What you'll do

Lead the resolution of highly complex network challenges requiring advanced analytical thinking.
Translate business objectives into technical engineering solutions for large-scale projects.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and recommend technological innovations.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for software development and automation.
Write scripts and programs using Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform, and other tools.
Engage strategically with professionals across the enterprise to drive initiatives.

What we're looking for

Over 7 years of Network Engineering/Operations experience
At least 5 years in Software Development and Network Automation
Expertise in programming languages: Python, Go, Ansible, Terraform
Strong technical documentation skills
Experience with API integrations and observability tools
Knowledge of industry best practices and ability to recommend innovations

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