Principal Infrastructure 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 Software Engineering or Infrastructure Automation experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 5+ years of experience designing, operating, and optimizing large-scale, distributed systems in production environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience in technology and automation
• 5+ years of experience in fast-paced agile environments
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build partnerships across business and functional areas
• Skilled in leading technical strategies, mentoring teams, and driving innovation and automation best practices
• Expertise in Ansible Automation Platform (playbook development, workflows, governance)
• Advanced knowledge of containerization and orchestration (OpenShift, Kubernetes)
• Proficient in Linux administration and scripting (Shell, YAML, Python)
• Expert in system performance analysis and tuning, and troubleshooting complex automation challenges
• Knowledge of enterprise security practices and compliance frameworks
• Working knowledge of HashiCorp tools (Terraform, Vault, Packer)
• Working knowledge of one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including integration of security and compliance scanning within automation workflows (GitHub Actions, Argo CD)

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

Posting End Date: 

15 Dec 2025

*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.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with d