Wells Fargo

Lead DevOps Engineer

Wells Fargo$143K — $224K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in DevOps or related fields
  • 3+ years in Linux systems engineering
  • 3+ years with programming or scripting languages such as Python or Go
  • 2+ years of experience with RESTful APIs
  • 3+ years using Git-based workflows
  • 2+ years in configuration automation
  • 2+ years automating build processes with tools like Terraform or Ansible
  • 2+ years in security and compliance within infrastructure engineering
  • 2+ years leading technical engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the modernization of infrastructure delivery using automation
  • Design and maintain infrastructure provisioning pipelines
  • Develop reusable configuration modules and automation patterns
  • Contribute to enterprise image standards
  • Strengthen lifecycle and compliance processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs for automation
  • Support self-service provisioning workflows
  • Apply modern engineering practices for infrastructure patterns
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of quality.

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Parental and critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer within our DevOps - Engineering Acceleration organization. This team is responsible for modernizing foundational engineering capabilities and improving the way our platforms are built, delivered, and maintained across Consumer Technology.

In this role, you will help lead the transformation of our consumption and implementation of our platforms by maturing automation, standardizing image and configuration patterns, and improving the reliability and repeatability of how infrastructure is provisioned. You will collaborate with developer platforms, production support, enterprise infrastructure, and application teams to build scalable solutions that elevate developer productivity and operational efficiency.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who is passionate about automation, standardization, platform engineering, and modern DevOps practices.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead efforts to modernize infrastructure delivery using best‑in‑class automation and configuration patterns.
  • Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure build and provisioning pipelines that enable repeatable and scalable compute environments.
  • Develop and maintain a library of reusable configuration modules and automation patterns to support consistent image and system builds across environments.
  • Contribute to the creation and evolution of enterprise image standards, including versioning, governance, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Strengthen infrastructure lifecycle and compliance processes, including vulnerability remediation and secure baseline management.
  • Collaborate across teams -- Production Support, Enterprise Infrastructure, Developer Platforms, and application teams—to deliver integrated, enterprise‑ready engineering solutions.
  • Build and consume RESTful APIs that support infrastructure and configuration automation.
  • Contribute to internal tooling and developer utilities, including CLIs and shared components developed through innersource.
  • Support the design of self‑service provisioning workflows that simplify and accelerate infrastructure consumption by application teams.
  • Apply modern engineering practices to drive immutable infrastructure patterns and alignment with container‑oriented workflows where appropriate.
  • Mentor engineers, review code and automation patterns, and foster a culture of quality, reusability, and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related disciplines
  • 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Linux systems engineering and infrastructure automation
  • 3+ years of experience using programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go)
  • 2+ years of experience designing, developing, or consuming RESTful APIs for infrastructure or platform workflows
  • 3+ years of experience working with Git-based workflows and modern source control practices
  • 2+ years of experience developing configuration automation (e.g., role/blueprint‑style frameworks, configuration modules, or similar concepts)
  • 2+ years of experience automating image, system, or configuration build processes (e.g. GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible)
  • 2+ years of experience applying security, compliance, or vulnerability‑management practices within infrastructure engineering
  • 2+ years leading or influencing technical engineering initiatives in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with image lifecycle management or automated image creation pipelines (e.g. Packer, Chainguard)
  • Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code platforms or Kubernetes‑style resource APIs (e.g., Terraform, Crossplane, or similar tools)
  • Experience building internal tools or CLIs in Go
  • Exposure to container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Experience with observability tooling (metrics, logs, tracing)
  • Experience contributing to innersource codebases or shared engineering libraries
  • Exposure to hybrid or private cloud environments and concepts commonly used in public cloud architectures (eg. AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills


Job Expectations:

  • Must be based in one of the above locations or willing to relocate at your own expense.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule, 3 days onsite.
  • This position is not eligible 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.

$143,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:

12 Jul 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.

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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.

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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.

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