Principal Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a...

In this role, you will:

• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
• Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• 7+ years overall Azure/Cloud engineering experience

• 7 plus years hands on experience with designing and operating enterprise-scale landing zones and subscription governance.
• 7 plus years with Azure cloud foundation services (networking, identify, governance, monitoring, security)
• 7 plus years working with Cloud Operations teams to provide L3 support for complex Azure issues, driving root cause analysis, and building process to eliminate repeat incidents.

Desired Qualifications:

• Cloud Platforms and working knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud architectures
• Domains – Networking, compute, storage Security & Compliance, identify/access management, encryption, observability
• Advanced knowledge of GitOps, policy-as code, and configuration management patterns
• Automation & Tooling: Terraform, GitHub
• SRE, incident management, capacity planning, performance tuning

Job Expectations:

• Deep understanding of Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities, Policy & Blueprints.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Terraform, with ability to build frameworks
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM): Enforcing least privilege access and segregation of duties.
• Experience with vent-driven automation (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid).
• Track record of mentoring engineers and leading global engineering teams.
• This role is not available for visa sponsorship

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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:

22 Mar 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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