Lead Python Network Automation Engineer

Wells Fargo

Lead Python engineer automating secure network infrastructure for Wells Fargo, a diversified financial services company. Building APIs, deployment automation, and AI-assisted cloud-native workflows.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChandler • Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API Development, Automation Frameworks, and AI Integration while ensuring compliance with security and operational standards. Proficient in Python and experienced in large-scale enterprise environments, focusing on automation and orchestration.

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Python DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentAutomation FrameworksAI IntegrationMicroservices Architecture

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Hard Skills

PythonREST APIsAutomation ToolingMicroservicesAnsibleDjangoGraphQLPostgreSQLNoSQLOpenAI API

Tools & Technologies

NautobotLangChainGoogle ADKFastAPIOAuthGitHubOpenShiftCloud FoundryKubernetesPostman

Industry Keywords

API-Driven IntegrationsOperational ComplianceRisk ManagementEvent-Driven ArchitecturesEnterprise Model Interfaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDjangoGraphQLKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesMongoDBNoSQLOpenShiftPostgresPythonReactUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 automation of product deployments and customer journeys
Create APIs for products and services
Use AI-assisted development and analysis tools to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting
Validate and integrate AI-assisted outputs into solutions
Account for model limitations, security risks, and operational considerations
Apply AI responsibly in development and production environments
Ensure AI usage aligns with security, compliance, privacy, and ethical standards
Follow applicable risk programs, Wells Fargo policies and procedures, and risk and compliance obligations
Proactively monitor, govern, identify, escalate, and remediate issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
3+ years of Python development experience
Proficiency in Python for automation tooling, integrations, and workflow orchestration
Experience with Nautobot highly desired
Experience with LangChain/LangGraph, Google ADK/A2A, AG-UI, and other open-source libraries for AI workflows
Experience with OpenAI API specification and enterprise model interfaces
Experience with MCP, Django, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, React, FastAPI, and OAuth
Experience with multi-agent orchestration
Ability to consume and build REST APIs, including authentication, schema validation, error handling, and versioning
Hands-on experience with source control such as GitHub
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with change control and structured processes
Expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
Hands-on experience with Ansible, including reusable playbooks, roles, and modules for network automation
Proficiency with legacy and cloud infrastructure, including OpenShift, Cloud Foundry, and Kubernetes
Working knowledge of Unix, Linux, MongoDB, and Postman
No visa sponsorship or visa transfers for this role

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
Incentive opportunities may be available