Wells Fargo

DevSecOps Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo$159K — $254K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Engineering experience or equivalent combination of work, training, military experience, or education
  • 7+ years of DevOps, Automation & Delivery experience with strong proficiency in CI/CD pipelines
  • 7+ years of experience in Observability, OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and performance engineering
  • 7+ years of strong experience with OCP (OpenShift) and SDLC toolchains
  • 7+ years of proven experience in Cloud, Data & Secure Architecture across platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted technology advisor to leadership, shaping enterprise strategy and influencing architectural decisions.
  • Lead complex enterprise challenges and drive automation and DevSecOps practices.
  • Collaborate with architects, product teams, and vendors to enable modernization and support Agile execution.
  • Utilize extensive scripting and DevOps tools to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery across the SDLC.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Dependent scholarships
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

The COO Technology group provides technology services for the Chief Operating Office. This includes operations, control executives, strategic execution, business continuity and resiliency, data solutions and services, regulatory relations, customer experience, enterprise shared services, supply chain management, and the corporate properties group. COO Technology provides technology solutions and manages application portfolios for these groups to support modernization and optimization.

Within COO Technology we are seeking a DevSecOps Principal Engineer whose role is essential for translating strategic vision into technical execution. The COO DevSecOps team’s unique value lies in integrating security into automation and delivery, orchestrating cross-team workflows, and ensuring that modern infrastructure and deployment practices are both efficient and secure. The DevSecOps team collaborates with Enterprise Infrastructure Management to optimize compute resources, partners with Cyber Security to enforce security policies and leverage threat intelligence and works with the Chief Development Office to refine deployment tools and frameworks—while operationalizing and integrating these capabilities into the delivery lifecycle. This role will architect secure & scalable CI/CD processes and procedures, lead cloud infrastructure decisions, and work with the Site Reliability Engineering team to embed reliability and observability across platforms. Their enterprise-level influence on tooling, automation, and resilience engineering will accelerate modernization and ensure robust, secure, and efficient delivery pipelines for COO Technology.

In this role, you will:

  • Strategic Technology Leadership & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, shaping enterprise technology strategy, influencing architecture decisions, and driving innovative solutions aligned to business objectives and long-term vision.

  • Engineering Excellence & Transformation: Lead resolution of complex enterprise challenges, drive DevSecOps practices, automation, and Agentic AI adoption, while ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and adherence to platform architecture and standards.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery: Partner with architects, product teams, and vendors to enable modernization (cloud, data, applications), remove delivery roadblocks, support Agile execution, and drive continuous improvement, innovation, and business value.

  • DevOps, Automation & Delivery: Extensive experience in scripting, automation, DevOps tools, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD/CT pipelines, enabling efficient, secure, and reliable software delivery across the SDLC.

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 of DevOps, Automation & Delivery experience: Extensive experience in scripting, automation, DevOps tools, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD/CT pipelines, enabling efficient, secure, and reliable software delivery across the SDLC.

  • 7+ years of experience in Observability, OTEL & Platform Engineering: driving technology strategy with hands-on expertise in OpenTelemetry (OTEL), observability frameworks, and performance engineering.

  • 7+ years of Strong experience with OCP (OpenShift), Cloud Foundry principles, and SDLC toolchains including Maven/Gradle build orchestration.

  • 7+ years of experience with Cloud, Data & Secure Architecture: Proven experience across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with a focus on data-intensive systems, performance optimization, and secure-by-design architectures, embedding observability into scalable, distributed, and microservices-based environments.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with AI, Financial Domain & Leadership: 5+ years in financial services with experience leading Generative and classical AI initiatives, including exposure to LLMs, Agentic AI, and enterprise technology roadmaps, backed by strong executive presence and strategic thinking.

  • Experience with Observability, Data & Platform Engineering: Expertise in monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus, AppDynamics) and modern data/platform ecosystems (Python, Spark, Kafka, Kubernetes, microservices, NoSQL/Graph DBs), enabling scalable and resilient solutions.

  • Experience with Delivery, Communication & Transformation: Proven leadership in Agile transformations, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive end-to-end delivery, problem-solving, and collaboration across technical and business teams.

Job Expectations:

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule - ability to work in office

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

  • Ability to travel 20%

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 - $254,000.00

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:

3 Jun 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Join Our Team

Discover the opportunities waiting for you at Wells Fargo by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who bring creativity, passion, and a drive to serve our customers.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest from Wells Fargo Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that align with your career preferences and get insider tips on crafting the perfect resume and acing your interview.

Networking and Innovation

At Wells Fargo, networking and innovation go hand in hand. We encourage our employees to connect across departments and roles to foster new ideas and strategies that lead to groundbreaking solutions.

Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
Learn more about Wells Fargo
Size
246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
5 Year Trend
-5.9%
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Wells Fargo

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar DevSecOps Principal Engineer jobs: