Lead Python Network Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo is back in the office collaborating for fabulous outcomes.This role is a hybrid position and in the office three days a week.There is no visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role.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 servicesDemonstrate 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 troubleshootingApply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI‑assisted outputs into solutionsUnderstand and account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerationsApply AI responsibly in development and production environmentsEnsure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standardsRequired Qualifications:5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education3+ years python development experienceDesired Qualifications:Proficiency in Python for building automation tooling, integrations, and workflow orchestrationExperience with Nautobot is highly desiredExperience 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 orchestrationDemonstrated ability to consume and build REST APIs, including authentication, schema validation, error handling, and versioningHands-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, PostmanPay RangeReflected 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 - $206,000.00Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:20 Aug 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.SummaryLocation: CHANDLER, AZ; IRVING, TX; CHARLOTTE, NC; MINNEAPOLIS, MNType: Full time