Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Python Software Engineer in the Secured Network Services organization with a goal to deliver automation solutions that enable a software driven Infrastructure environment. If you're passionate about automation, cloud-native technologies, and building scalable systems, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a large-scale enterprise environment.
In this role, you will:
- Create API-driven integrations between network platforms and internal systems.
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks that improve reliability and reduce operational toil.
- Translate manual operational procedures into codified, repeatable automation.
- Ensure automation artifacts follow best practices for performance, maintainability, and security.
- Collaborate with network engineering and platform teams to align automation with broader architectural strategies.
- Lead the automation of product deployments, customer journeys, and creation of APIs for our products and services
- Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents)
- Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions
- Understand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
- Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
- Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 3+ years python development experience
- Proficiency in Python for building automation tooling, integrations, and workflow orchestration
- Experience with langchain/langraph, google ADK/A2A, AG-UI, and other common opensource libraries for developing AI workflows.
- Experience with openai api spec and building interfaces into enterprise models
- Experience with MCP, Djando, graphQL, PSQL, no SQL, REACT, fast API, oAuth,
- Experience with Multi agent orchestration
- Demonstrated ability to consume and build REST APIs, including authentication, schema validation, error handling, and versioning
- Hands-on experience with source control like GitHub.
- Experience working in large-scale, enterprise environments with change control and structured processes.
- Extensive expertise in Microservices, RESTful API and event driven architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible, including developing reusable playbooks, roles, and modules for network automation.
- Proficiency in dealing with Legacy infrastructure along with cloud infrastructure (OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes)
- Working knowledge of Unix, Linux, Mongo DB, Postman
- Ability to work on-site at approved location
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position
26 Jun 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.
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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of Software Engineering experience
- 3+ years Python development experience
- Proficiency in Python for automation tooling and workflow orchestration
- Experience with LangChain or Langraph and AI workflow libraries
- Experience with Google ADK/A2A, AG-UI, and OpenAI API or enterprise model interfaces
- Experience with MCP, Django, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL databases, React, FastAPI, and OAuth
- Experience with multi-agent orchestration and multi-agent systems
- Demonstrated ability to consume and build REST APIs including auth, validation, error handling, and versioning
- Hands-on experience with GitHub or similar source control
- Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with change control and structured processes
- Expertise in microservices, RESTful API, and event-driven architectures
- Hands-on Ansible experience for network automation (playbooks, roles, modules)
- Proficiency with legacy and cloud infrastructure platforms (OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes)
- Working knowledge of Unix/Linux, MongoDB, and Postman
- Ability to work on-site at approved location (hybrid schedule)
- Demonstrated responsible use and integration of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Wells Fargo ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Wells Fargo ensures its pay and bonus plans remain competitive through a structured, performance-driven compensation philosophy combined with regular market benchmarking. The company’s approach is centered on “pay for performance,” meaning compensation is directly linked to individual contributions, business results, and overall company performance. This includes evaluating how employees meet regulatory expectations, manage risk responsibly, and contribute to long-term value creation.
To maintain market competitiveness, Wells Fargo conducts global compensation reviews using third-party consultants. These reviews assess both base salary and total compensation across the organization, factoring in role, level, tenure, and geographic differences. The company also evaluates pay equity and has reported no significant unexplained pay gaps following its most recent review. This process ensures that compensation remains aligned with industry standards while reinforcing fairness and transparency.
Bonuses and incentives are designed to reward strong performance and support retention of top talent. Compensation programs are structured not only to motivate employees but also to promote prudent risk management and discourage excessive risk-taking—an important consideration in financial services. In addition to performance-based pay, employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that includes a 401(k) match (up to 6%), stock purchase opportunities, and other financial wellness resources.
Together, these practices create a compensation framework that balances competitiveness, fairness, and long-term sustainability—helping Wells Fargo attract, retain, and reward talent across its global workforce.
Employee Perspective
“Wells Fargo has given me the opportunity to pursue my master’s degree. With the tuition reimbursement and the support of my managers, I’ve been able to gain some really valuable skills.”
— Destinee Richey, Business Intelligence Consultant
At-a-Glance
- Compensation philosophy: Pay for performance tied to individual, business, and company outcomes
- Market alignment: Global benchmarking with third-party consultants; no significant unexplained pay gaps
- Bonus structure: Performance-based incentives aligned with results and risk management
- Total rewards: 401(k) match up to 6%, stock purchase plan, financial wellness resources
External Signals
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employees give the company high marks for its benefits package, giving it an ‘A-’ rating and a 73% satisfaction score on external review sites (Comparably).
- LinkedIn Top Companies 2025: #3 overall, #1 in financial services
- Disability Equality Index: 100% score (multiple years)
- CAREERS & the disABLED Top Employers 2024: #3 ranking
- Military Friendly Employer (2025): Top 10 Gold Seal
Wells Fargo Insights
What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation, information security, and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation, empowering communities, and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive, in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life, not just work. It means having robust benefits, competitive compensation, and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community, celebrated for being your authentic self, and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
Why Work With Us
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