Lead Technology Engineer - Reliability Engineering

Wells Fargo•Iselin, NJ

1d•$159,000 - $305,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wells Fargo is hiring a Senior Lead Systems Operations Engineer for its Corporate & Investment Banking Technology team. The role focuses on the reliability, resilience, and performance of technology platforms supporting critical business functions across a global organization. The engineer will influence enterprise-scale technology initiatives, partner with senior leaders, and help shape infrastructure operations through automation, observability, and Site Reliability Engineering practices. The successful candidate will lead large-scale operational and engineering initiatives, drive automation and AI-enabled solutions, reduce technology debt, and enhance platform resiliency, security, and stability. The position requires strong technical leadership and collaboration across engineering teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable technology solutions. It offers a hybrid work schedule and is based at one of the listed locations: Charlotte, North Carolina; Irving, Texas; or Iselin, New Jersey. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Requirements

7+ years of Systems Engineering or Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
6+ years of Java experience.
3+ years of production support or operations engineering experience.
5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, or related domains.
1+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting scalable applications, with effective use of AI/GenAI and AI-assisted development tools.
2+ years of experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, Application Security, Infrastructure and Platform Security, observability, and Technology Hygiene practices across Lines of Business.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering principles to improve system reliability, availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
Experience using enterprise monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application or infrastructure issues.
Experience developing automation solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen platform stability.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership on platform support solutions for highly complex business and technical needs and technology initiatives.
Lead broad-impact initiatives, including high-level systems consultation for large-scale planning of computer systems and network infrastructure in Systems Operations.
Lead the strategy and resolution of complex challenges spanning multiple areas or the enterprise, developing long-term, large-scale solutions.
Translate technology experience, business objectives, enterprise technology context, and strategic opportunities into technical engineering solutions.
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing significant business solutions.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies, and recommend innovations that improve operations or provide competitive advantage.
Engage with professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership.
Train and mentor less experienced team members on guidebook changes and lead the team in meeting technical deliverables.
Follow applicable risk, compliance, and operational control requirements, including monitoring, governance, issue escalation, and remediation.