Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Developer - MQ

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a seasoned Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Developer to join our Engineering team and help build the automation foundations that provision, manage, and scale our IBM MQ Appliance platform. This role is ideal for a handsu2011on engineer who understands the operational complexity of running distributed, applianceu2011based messaging systems and is passionate about enabling frictionless selfu2011service through automation. You will lead by exampleu2014designing and implementing scalable IaC modules and GitOps workflows that abstract the complexity of provisioning MQ Appliances, configuring queue managers, setting up HA pairs, managing channels and listeners, enforcing TLS and security policies, automating certificates, and enabling enterpriseu2011grade observability. This role blends strategic platform architecture, automation engineering, and highu2011quality code delivery. In this role, you will: + Lead large-scale initiatives to automate the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle operations of IBM MQ Appliances and their queue managers + Architect and develop reusable IaC components (Terraform, Ansible) for MQ Appliance onboarding, firmware configuration, queue manager provisioning, HA pair setup, failover behaviors, and policy enforcement + Develop robust APIs using Java Spring Boot to expose MQ queue manager provisioning, configuration, capacity management, certificate automation, and governance workflows + Design and implement GitOpsu2011driven workflows to automate updates to MQ Appliance configurationsu2014such as queue manager settings, channels, listeners, routing rules, HA replication, and security configurations + Build and maintain selfu2011service platform capabilities enabling developers to request MQ queue managers, queues, channels, certificates, and other MQ resources through intuitive APIs or service catalogs + Define and enforce MQ Appliance platform standards, including naming conventions, TLS/SSL standards, HA/DR patterns, multiu2011site topology guidelines, and enterprise security controls + Collaborate across engineering, security, and product teams to align MQ automation with organizational priorities and best practices + Participate in architecture and code reviews while mentoring engineers on MQ Appliance operations, IaC patterns, and automation best practices + Continuously improve platform reliability, performance, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation, modernization, and enhancements to MQ management tooling Required 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, education + 5+ years of fullu2011stack software development experience using Java + 3+ years of experience deploying and operating IBM MQ Appliances + 3+ years of experience with queue manager design, messaging patterns, and MQ configuration + 3+ years of experience with IaC tools such as Terraform and Ansible + 3+ years of experience implementing GitOps or similar automation practices + 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes/OCP, containerization, and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) + 2+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and integrating automation into platform services Desired Qualifications: + Experience with HA and DR configurations on MQ Appliances, including HA pairs, multiu2011site deployments, and automated failover + Deep understanding of IBM MQ internals, including queue manager architecture, logs, channels, listeners, certificates, and message routing + Experience implementing MQ security, including TLS, CHLAUTH rules, and roleu2011based access controls + Familiarity with designing event-driven architectures and messaging patterns (pointu2011tou2011point, pub/sub) + Experience with highu2011availability topologies across multiple data centers using MQ Appliances + Handsu2011on experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and MQ Appliance monitoring APIs/MIBs Job Expectations: u2022 Telecommuting is not an option for this position u2022 This position offers a hybrid work schedule u2022 Relocation assistance in not available for this position u2022 This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Posting End Date: 30 Mar 2026 _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 unitu2019s 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. 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. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo. b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Req Number: R-519347

Created: 2026-03-30