About this role Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Engineer who is deeply passionate about automation and modern deployment practices This role is critical in driving an automation-first culture across the organization with a strong focus on network automation within data center environments The ideal candidate will contribute to building scalable programmable infrastructure that supports rapid deployment configuration consistency and operational efficiency A key part of the role involves implementing Zero Touch Provisioning ZTP and other automation frameworks to streamline data center buildouts and lifecycle management By leveraging automation the engineer will help accelerate project timelines reduce manual intervention and minimize risk This position is ideal for someone who thrives in quick-paced environments and is committed to transforming legacy processes into intelligent automated workflows In this role you will Lead the review resolution and implementation of complex technical issues related to large-scale network infrastructure automation platforms and data systems Design and implement scalable network automation solutions using tools like Nautobot Ansible and Python ensuring alignment with business and operational goals Develop and integrate APIs to automate network provisioning configuration monitoring and troubleshooting across multi-vendor environments Create and utilize diagnostic simulation and orchestration tools to maintain troubleshoot and restore service or data to network systems Evaluate and optimize automation workflows including parsing queries extracting data and performing limited programming to fine-tune supported systems Research performance trends and recommend process improvements to enhance automation efficiency reliability and scalability Perform complex migrations upgrades installations and configurations of network automation platforms and supporting infrastructure Make strategic decisions in security and compliance to design and implement robust secure and auditable network automation solutions Assess changes for risk to production systems ensuring quality security and compliance requirements are met across supported areas Identify gaps in current network and automation processes recommending changes to support Service Level Agreements SLAs and operational excellence Collaborate and consult with cross-functional teams including network engineers software developers and managers to resolve issues and achieve automation goals Required Qualifications 5 years of Network Engineering experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following work experience training military experience education Job Expectations BE B Tech ME M Tech in Computer Science Information Technology Al Data Science Develop Automation scripts using Python Ansible YAML Leverage Python REST APIs to develop Zero Touch provisioning Have used Ansible Tower GitHub Gi Actions CI CD-tools Exposure to Data Center Service provider networking Expertise in Network Protocols- OSPF BGP MPLS L3VPN EVPN VxLAN Knowledge on Cloud Networking would be a plus Have worked in Agile methodologies and tools Serum and JIRA Communicate and help grow an automation community across the organization Mentor and upskill our juniors and interns provide opportunities for growth Good Social Oral and Written communications skills are preferred Posting End Date 10 Oct 2025 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 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