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Wells Fargo Lead Software Engineer in IRVING, Texas
About this role
Wells Fargo is seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer with experience building enterprise-grade automation platforms, infrastructure services, and scalable software systems that enable modern on‑premises and hybrid infrastructure.
The Hardware Engineering and Automation Team builds and operates software platforms that abstract and automate server hardware, virtualization, and bare‑metal infrastructure. The team develops APIs, services, and automation frameworks that enable fully automated provisioning, lifecycle management, and compliance-driven infrastructure delivery. We support advanced infrastructure needs—including AI workloads—by integrating hardware certification data, observability, and security controls into software-driven workflows. Through a product‑oriented engineering approach, the team accelerates infrastructure delivery, reduces operational toil, and improves reliability and scalability across the enterprise.
In this role, you will:
Lead and contribute to software architecture and technical design spanning infrastructure platforms, automation services, and business-aligned solutions
Design, develop, test, and maintain software systems, APIs, and automation frameworks that manage infrastructure at scale
Translate infrastructure and business requirements into well-defined software specifications and system designs
Apply Agile engineering practices to design, code, test, debug, document, and continuously improve software products
Partner with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to embed security, resiliency, and compliance into platform software
Review and influence designs related to cloud security integration, secrets management, and key rotation from a software perspective
Drive solutions that improve platform reliability, recovery automation, and operational resilience
Design and implement complex system upgrades and migrations with minimal disruption to consumers
Proactively identify and resolve emerging technical risks and architectural gaps
Develop long‑term technical strategies to eliminate recurring issues and reduce operational complexity
Provide technical leadership in risk and control execution, ensuring software aligns with enterprise policies, standards, and controls
Collaborate with peers, product partners, and engineering leaders to deliver outcomes aligned to roadmap priorities
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of software engineering experience, demonstrated through one or more of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years of experience building or supporting distributed systems, platforms, or large-scale automation solutions
5+ years of experience developing software that interfaces with infrastructure platforms, such as virtualization, server provisioning, or AI/ML environments
Desired Qualifications:
Experience developing platform or infrastructure-adjacent software that integrates with virtualization or hosting technologies (e.g., VMware, Nutanix)
Strong proficiency with Linux and/or Windows environments from a software development and automation standpoint
Experience leading the design, evaluation, and implementation of complex software platforms used at enterprise scale
Proven experience mentoring and coaching high-performing software engineers
Experience taking software products and services from inception through production delivery
Demonstrated success working in a product model, including roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and incremental delivery
Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and experience integrating with APIs and services
Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration frameworks such as Ansible, VMware Aria/VRA, Nutanix Calm, or similar
Experience delivering and managing solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple concurrent initiatives
Ability to operate effectively within a geographically distributed organization
Customer-focused, service-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Job Expectations:
Ability to work additional hours as needed
This position offers a hybrid work schedule
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Relocation assistance is not available
Posting End Date:
12 Apr 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.
Applicants with Disabilities
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-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.
Req Number: R-535584