Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo

Principal Engineer at Wells Fargo driving application simplification, creating frameworks for efficient data center migration, and resolving complex technical challenges. Engaging with professionals to deliver innovative solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleChefCloudDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesLinuxPuppetPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive application simplification, including helping create frameworks for data center migration
Define tools and processes to identify and prevent problems
Work with application teams to provide analysis and recommendations proactively and reactively
Lead strategy and resolution of complex challenges across the enterprise
Deliver long-term, large-scale solutions requiring vision and creativity
Engage with all levels of professionals and managers, serving as an expert advisor to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years in technology operations, including networking and/or systems administration
5+ years in Kubernetes fundamentals and advanced concepts (Preferred Red Hat/Open Shift experience)
3+ years in Java, C#, Python or any programming language
1+ years in AI and automation engineering, such as CI/CD, data ingestion pipelines, etc.
2+ years' experience working as a lead engineer at an enterprise scale (Preferred)
Experience defining service level objectives (SLOs) and indicators (SLIs)
Experience writing root cause analyses and corrective recommendations
Proficiency with private, public, and hybrid cloud, especially as demonstrated by certifications
Expertise in designing, monitoring, and troubleshooting distributed systems
Working knowledge of Linux, Windows Server and related enterprise technologies
2+ years with configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or Terraform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesJavaC#PythonAI engineeringautomation engineeringCI/CDdata ingestion pipelinesconfiguration managementdistributed systems

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcreativitycommunicationadvisory skillscollaborationanalysisrecommendationengagement

Certifications

cloud certifications