Automation Lead Software Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a...
In this role, you will:

• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
• Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
• Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
• Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience with languages such as Perl, Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, JSON, Angular, NodeJS
• 2+ years experience with Automation Scripting: Bash, Shell, Ansible, Terraform, Azure DevOps
• Strong proficiency in Python and related frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• 2+ years Incident Management System experience
• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML development and architecture.
• 2+ year's experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• 2+ year's experience with software design principles and patterns.
• 2+ years experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• 2 plus years experience with the following Languages & Frameworks: Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), C++, RPA (UiPath), TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, OpenCV.
• Desired Qualifications:
• • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift).
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Good understanding and hands on experience on UI development framework (React / Angular)
  • Define architecture for machine learning pipelines, model deployment, and data integration.
    Evaluate and recommend AI platforms, tools, and frameworks
    AI/ML Strategy & Delivery: Define and implement GenAI and Agentic AI use cases, including MVP scoping, roadmap planning, and cross-functional execution.
  • Automation Frameworks: Build self-service portals and automation engines for 20+ platform services, integrating caching/computing platforms and observability tools.
  • Platform Integration: Work with tools like Tachyon GenAI Studio, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines to enable scalable and compliant AI development.
  • Experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio).
  • Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Git Action).
  • Experience with GraphQL.
  • Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation)
  Job Expectations:
• Design end-to-end AI solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Minimum expectation of reporting into office three days per week
  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Posting End Date:
1 Feb 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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