Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Operations Engineer.
In this role, you will:
- Lead complex, broad impact initiatives including provision of high level systems consultation for the technology teams
- Work as key participant in large scale planning of computer systems and network infrastructure for Systems Operations functional area
- Review and analyze complex technical challenges, as well as escalated support issues related to core business solutions that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors, such as alternatives, enhancements, periodic systems reviews, or improvements to existing systems
- Make decisions on technical changes and enhancements
- Consult with engineering team on change design requiring solid understanding of technical process controls or standards that influence and drive new initiatives
- Collaborate and consult with technical peers, colleagues, and mid to more experienced level managers to resolve systems support issues and achieve goals
- 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Unix, Oracle, production support with ITIL process, Monitoring tools (Geneos, Grafana, Splunk, AppD), Autosys, Cron, Websphere, Apache, Tomcat, Kafka, MQ, Ansible, AIX
- Application Support role to support Wires application 12x7 production environment.
- Essential to maintaining operational stability, managing high-severity incidents, conducting problem investigations, and supporting time-sensitive production changes.
- Role demands strong domain expertise in the end-to-end Wires lifecycle, including transaction flows and integrations with interfacing systems and clearing houses such as FED and CHIPS.
- Pivotal in planning and executing major migrations, which directly impact business continuity.
- The position plays a key role in cross-functional coordination with infrastructure, database, and development teams to ensure high availability, system resilience, and regulatory compliance.
- L3 Support experience with strong ITIL process and strong troubleshooting skills.
- Strong knowledge on Database, MQ and middleware technologies.
- Monitor application health, performance, and batch processes
- Ensure SLA adherence and minimal downtime
- Handle incidents, problems, and service requests. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring and major incidents.
- Participate in post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support change deployments, patching, and release activities
- Stonge knowledge on monitoring tools and proactively act on alerts and dashboards using Splunk, Geneos and Grafana
- Hands-on experience in automation using shell/pearl/Python and AI tools.
- Performance tuning and capacity monitoring
- Experience with financial or payment systems domain
Posting End Date:
23 Jul 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.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of Systems Engineering or Technology Architecture experience (or equivalent)
- L3 support experience with strong ITIL process and troubleshooting skills
- Strong knowledge of databases, MQ, and middleware technologies
- Experience monitoring application health and batch processes using Splunk, Geneos, and Grafana
- Hands-on automation experience using shell, Perl, and Python (and AI tools)
- Experience with financial or payment systems domain (Wires, FED, CHIPS integrations)
- Support change deployments, patching, release activities, and CI/CD pipeline knowledge
- Experience with performance tuning, capacity monitoring, SLA adherence, and RCA for major incidents
- Familiarity with Unix and Oracle
- Familiarity with monitoring tools AppDynamics, Autosys, Cron, WebSphere, Apache, Tomcat, Kafka, Ansible, and AIX
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, and vision, and includes mental health, prescription drugs, and preventive care often covered at 100% in-network. Well-being resources such as 24-hour clinical support and an Employee Assistance Program add to the breadth.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave provides up to 16 weeks for a primary caregiver (4 weeks for non-primary) alongside fertility benefits and up to a $35,000 lifetime reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and donor expenses. Backup child and adult care further supports family needs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 6% of eligible pay. An employee stock purchase plan adds another avenue for long-term savings.
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 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 continues to rank on the LinkedIn Top Companies lists of best workplaces “to grow your career.” 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.
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