Senior Lead Systems Operations Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Lead Systems Operations Engineer to join the Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT) organization. This role functions as a Business Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with enterprise-level influence, driving strategic initiatives across infrastructure platforms. The Senior Lead will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping the reliability strategy, architecture, and operating model for infrastructure platforms supporting business-critical applications.

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In this role, you will:

Lead complex, broad impact initiatives including provision of high-level systems consultation for the technology teams

Work as key participant in large scale planning of computer systems and network infrastructure for Systems Operations functional area

Review and analyze complex technical challenges, as well as escalated support issues related to core business solutions that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors, such as alternatives, enhancements, periodic systems reviews, or improvements to existing systems

Make decisions on technical changes and enhancements

Consult with engineering team on change design requiring solid understanding of technical process controls or standards that influence and drive new initiatives

Collaborate and consult with technical peers, colleagues, and mid to more experienced level managers to resolve systems support issues and achieve goals

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement enterprise-wide reliability engineering frameworks

Lead strategic planning for infrastructure operations, migrations, and hybrid cloud adoption

Architect automation solutions for operational tasks and platform resilience.

Establish governance for observability, telemetry, and incident management practices

Partner with leadership to define long-term reliability goals and KPIs

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Infrastructure domains, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

5+ years of experience managing production support

3+ years of experience in production support or operations engineering

5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, or related domains

Desired Qualifications:

Deep understanding of SRE principles and practices

Experience with enterprise monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)

Expertise in automation tools

Strong technical expertise, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Job Expectations:

Hybrid work schedule with on-site presence as needed

Participation in on-call support and incident response activities

Location Posting:

194 Wood Ave S, Iselin, NJ 08830

300 S Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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.

$159,000.00 - $305,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

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

Posting End Date:

4 Aug 2026

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

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.

Applicants with Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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