Lead Software Engineer - Load Balancer Infrastructure Development

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Python Software Engineer in a load balancer infrastructure development 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:Design and build automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of load balancers.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 Load Balancing and other infrastructure servicesThis is NOT a DevOps roleRequired Qualifications:5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education5+ years python development experience leveraging Django, Flask or FastAPI2+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools Ansible and GitHub.1 plus years' experience automating network infrastructure, with a focus on load balancers (F5, Citrix ADC, AVI/NSX‑ALB, HAProxy, or similar).5 plus years' experience with Proficiency in Python for building automation tooling, integrations, and workflow orchestration.2 plus years of Hands‑on experience with Ansible, including developing reusable playbooks, roles, and modules for network automation.5 plus years of demonstrated ability to consume and build REST APIs, including authentication, schema validation, error handling, and versioning.Desired Qualifications:Ability to troubleshoot load balancer configurations and automation workflows end‑to‑end.Experience working in large‑scale, enterprise environments with change control and structured processes.Experience in automating infrastructure products a strong plusExtensive expertise in Microservices, RESTful API and event driven architectures.Strong & relevant experience in supporting Web/API platforms built using DJANGO, FastAPI, ApigeeProficiency in dealing with Legacy infrastructure along with cloud infrastructure (OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes)Working knowledge of Unix, Linux, Mongo DB, PostmanJob Expectations:This position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office/2 days remote)This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorshipAbility to work on-site at approved locationRelocation assistance is not available for this positionPay 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 - $187,000.00Benefits 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:28 Sep 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: COLUMBUS, OH; IRVING, TX; CHANDLER, AZ; CHARLOTTE, NCType: Full time