Lead Engineer - Infrastructure Solutions

About This RoleThe Commercial Corporate & Investment Bank Technology (CCIBT) Infrastructure Solutions organization is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer to design and deliver practical technology solutions within highly regulated, large-scale enterprise environments. This role requires strong technical depth and the ability to translate business and functional requirements into secure, resilient, and scalable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.This Lead Engineer will operate across both solution design and hands-on implementation, partnering with stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, and security partners to drive solutions from concept through execution. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver who can work across diverse technical areas, including middleware, infrastructure, networking, DevSecOps, and enterprise platform integration.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Definition & Technical TranslationPartner with business, technology, and platform stakeholders to understand functional requirements, technical constraints, risk considerations, dependencies, and success criteriaTranslate business needs into practical technical designs, implementation approaches, and engineering work packages that can be delivered in a large-scale enterprise environmentEvaluate solution options and communicate trade-offs across performance, resiliency, scalability, security, compliance, cost, maintainability, and delivery timelinesHelp convert ambiguous problem statements into actionable technical direction for developers, engineers, and platform teamsHands-on Engineering & Technical LeadershipTeam with developers, engineers, architects, and infrastructure partners to design, build, test, validate, and deliver technical solutionsProvide engineering-level triage and solution direction for complex issues spanning application, middleware, compute, network, automation, DevSecOps, and operational readiness domainsReview designs, identify gaps, challenge assumptions, clarify dependencies, and help remove technical ambiguity that blocks deliveryProduce and maintain engineering design artifacts, implementation notes, operational runbooks, decision records, readiness documentation, and knowledge-transfer materialsPerformance, Resiliency & Problem InvestigationInvestigate and help resolve a wide array of technical problems, including low-latency application concerns, batch-processing challenges, environment issues, platform integration gaps, and production-readiness risksAnalyze complex technical symptoms, identify likely root causes, engage the right technical partners, and drive toward practical remediation optionsSupport engineering decisions in multifaceted situations using strong technical judgment, data-driven analysis, and enterprise risk awarenessPromote resilient, secure, observable, and maintainable designs that support production operations and long-term platform healthRequired Qualifications:5+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education5+ years of experience defining, designing, or delivering infrastructure, platform, middleware, application, or enterprise technology solutions5+ years of experience working across large-scale enterprise environments, including on-premises, private cloud, or hybrid technology platformsDesired Qualifications:Experience with middleware platforms, APIs, Linux/Windows infrastructure, container platforms, network services, storage, monitoring, or enterprise automationExperience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, configuration management, vulnerability scanning, secure SDLC, and production-release controlsExperience with performance analysis, latency-sensitive applications, high-volume batch workloads, capacity considerations, and resiliency design.Experience with distributed systems, APIs, integration, and operationally resilient system designDemonstrated ability to translate business requirements into practical technical designs and implementation plansDemonstrated hands-on troubleshooting experience across multiple technology domainsExperience working in highly regulated, risk-conscious, or large financial services environmentsExperience in a collaborative Agile working environment; Scrum experience preferredExperience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar technologies to improve developer productivity, code quality, and solution deliveryDetail-oriented, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting delivery commitmentsStrong analytical skills, learning agility, curiosity, and willingness to investigate unfamiliar technical areasStrong communication skills with the ability to build credibility across developers, engineers, architects, product owners, operations, vendors, and leadership stakeholders4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fieldExpectations:Must be able to work on-site at one of the listed locations, hybrid availableRelocation assistance is not availableVisa sponsorship is not availableLocations:300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28202401 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039194 Wood Avenue S, Iselin, NJ 08830Pay RangeReflected 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.$119,000.00 - $224,000.00BenefitsWells 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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:5 Jul 2026 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.Applicants With DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.Reference NumberR-549103-1