Wells Fargo

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Wells Fargo$119K — $206K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with Ansible automation development.
  • 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks.
  • 4+ years experience managing Windows environments.
  • 4+ years with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation workflows.
  • Build reusable frameworks for server provisioning and application deployment.
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Automate operational processes for better reliability.
  • Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains.
  • Establish automation standards and best practices across teams.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members.

Benefits

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

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Lead Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Ansible automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for Windows to lead the design, development, governance, and optimization of enterprise-scale automation solutions. This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining reusable Ansible playbooks, driving automation standards, and enabling infrastructure modernization across cloud and on-premises environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in infrastructure engineering with leadership skills to guide teams, establish automation best practices, and accelerate operational efficiency through scalable automation frameworks.


In this role, you will:

  • Automation & Infrastructure Engineering
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade Ansible playbooks, roles, collections, and automation workflows.
  • Build reusable automation frameworks for server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance, and application deployment.
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions supporting cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
  • Automate operational processes to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
  • Integrate Ansible automation with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains.
  • Technical Leadership
  • Establish automation engineering standards, governance, and best practices across infrastructure teams.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and administrators.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure quality, security, and maintainability of automation artifacts.
  • Lead automation architecture discussions and technology evaluations.
  • Platform & Operations
  • Support enterprise environments spanning Linux, Windows, virtualization, cloud, networking, and storage platforms.
  • Collaborate with security teams to implement compliant and secure infrastructure automation.
  • Create monitoring, reporting, and automated remediation solutions.
  • Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives through automation and orchestration technologies.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Partner with application, cloud, security, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities.
  • Translate business requirements into technical automation solutions.
  • Communicate architecture decisions, implementation plans, and operational impacts to stakeholders.


Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ansible automation development.
  • 5+ years’ experience creating and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks, roles, templates, inventories, and collections.
  • 4+ years’ experience managing Windows operating environments.
  • 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management principles.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) / Red Hat Automation Platform.
  • Experience with Linux operating environment
  • Experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of Terraform or similar IaC tools.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or container platforms.
  • Experience with Git-based source control and collaborative development workflows.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Understanding of networking, security, identity management, and enterprise infrastructure architecture.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Understanding of enterprise security frameworks and compliance standards.
  • Infrastructure automation experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
  • Relevant certifications:
    • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
    • Azure Administrator / Azure Solutions Architect
    • AWS Solutions Architect

Job Expectations:

There is no Visa sponsorship available for this position.

There is no relocation allowance available for this position.

This position requires working from one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment.

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.

$119,000.00 - $206,000.00

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:

3 Aug 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.

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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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