Wells Fargo is seeking a Systems Operations Engineer
In this role, you will:
- Participate in complex technical issues and initiatives related to large scale applications, systems, databases, or other technical products and services
- Identify opportunity for process improvements within technical support strategies and plans
- Review and analyze technical queries to extract data, create standard databases, or perform limited programming to fine tune systems supporting low to medium risk technical deliverables
- Present recommendations for resolving complex technical queries
- Exercise some independent judgment to analyze performance trends and recommend process improvements while developing understanding of technical process controls or standards
- Work as an internal consultant regarding use of tools and processes
- Provide information related to supported system area to functional colleagues, internal partners and stakeholders, including internal customers
- 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Provide L2 support experience with extensive debugging experience and incident management and problem management.
- Operating Systems & Infrastructure-RHEL, Windows, NGDC
- Automation & Orchestration
- Ansible (OS patching, BAU automation, pre/post activities)
- Enterprise automation platforms
- YAML-based workflow definitions
- Scripting & Languages-Shell scripting, Python
- Monitoring & Reliability: Enterprise monitoring & alerting tools, Centralized logging platforms, Incident triage, RCA, MTTR reduction, AppDynamics
- Release, Change & Patch Management
- Service Management & Governance
- ITSM tools (Incident, Change, RITM)
- Audit, compliance, BCP/DR support
- Security & Compliance (Ops-Focused)
- Vulnerability & patch remediation
- Secure configuration enforcement
- Service account & access operations
- Coordination with AppSec / InfraSec teams
- Cloud & Modern Platforms
- Hybrid cloud operations
- Application migration support (rehost/replatform)
- Collaboration & Documentation
- Confluence (runbooks, SOPs, architecture)
- SharePoint (trackers, governance artifacts)
- Take appropriate steps to bring any open support cases to resolution in timely manner.
- Provide applications and product support by checking issues in Splunk and have experience working on Splunk queries and creating dashboards and setting up notification in Splunk.
- Work on designing, operationalizing, maintaining and scaling production MW applications in Tomcat, JBoss, Apache and Weblogic.
- Identify Issue/problems related to process, assess, identify and fix performance related issues.
- Work on Deployment, Configuration management with good troubleshooting skills for MW Products
- Work on analyzing, understanding and documenting the business processes in detail where required.
- Work extensively on innovation and service improvements.
- Identify and communicate the technical infrastructure requirements.
- Support existing processes and implementing change requirements as part of a structured change control process.
- Must have experience in scripting using Batch, Advanced Powershell and Python.
- Ability to think out of the box to design, build and implement solutions across various business lines
- Strong communications skills, both in writing and speaking.
24 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.
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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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience
- Experience scripting with Batch, Advanced PowerShell, and Python
- L2 support experience with debugging, incident management and problem management
- Operating systems and infrastructure: RHEL, Windows, NGDC
- Automation and orchestration using Ansible and YAML-based workflows
- Shell scripting experience
- Monitoring and reliability tools experience (AppDynamics, centralized logging/alerting platforms)
- Experience with Splunk queries, dashboards and alerts
- Experience designing, operating, maintaining middleware: Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, WebLogic
- Release, change and patch management experience
- Service management and governance experience (ITSM tools, audit/compliance, BCP/DR support)
- Security and compliance operations (vulnerability/patch remediation, secure configuration, account/access operations)
- Hybrid cloud operations and application migration support
- Experience with collaboration and documentation tools (Confluence, SharePoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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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