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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Automation Engineer (Python) - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $187,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Database Queries, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Software Engineering, Private Cloud Environment, SSL Certificate Management, Load Balancing, Postman, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Software Troubleshooting, Apigee, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5B5DEDA2994945888A11F49852012CF4/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education * 5+ years python development experience leveraging Django, Flask or FastAPI * 2+ years working with private cloud or hybrid platforms and a proven track record of building complex infrastructure programmatically with IaC tools. * 2+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools Ansible and GitHub., * Demonstrated experience automating infrastructure platforms and services, including the development of self-service capabilities and operational workflows. * 5+ years experience with Agile, CI/CD, DevOps concepts and SRE principles. * Extensive expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures. * Experience developing modern user interfaces using micro-frontend frameworks, including React or Angular. * Strong hands-on experience supporting and enhancing web and API platforms built with Django, FastAPI, and Apigee. * Experience with one or more workflow and orchestration platforms such as Temporal, Camunda, or Cadence. * Working knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems, database querying, and API testing tools such as Postman. * Familiarity with infrastructure services including data protection, cryptographic key management, PKI, certificate management, or load balancing technologies. * Strong troubleshooting, operational support, and problem-resolution skills across distributed application environments. Job Expectations: * This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship * Ability to work on-site at approved location * Relocation assistance is not available for this position Pay Range Reflected 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. ## Description * Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact * Design and build automation to streamline provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure resources across a range of cryptographic and network infrastructure. * 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 services * Demonstrate proficiency in using AI-assisted development and analysis tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot and approved code-centric agents) * Leverage AI to accelerate system design, coding, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting * Apply strong technical judgment when validating and integrating AI-assisted outputs into solutions * Understand and 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 ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Throwing off the burdens of scale in engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/608-throwing-off-the-burdens-of-scale-in-engineering) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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