
Principal Architect
Wells Fargo
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Charlotte • New Jersey • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
- Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering long-term, large-scale solutions that require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
- Translate advanced technology experience, deep knowledge of organizational business objectives, and understanding of the enterprise technology landscape into actionable engineering solutions
- Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
- Design and drive implementation of AI-driven solutions to optimize business operations in administrative functions
- Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies, recommending innovations that enhance operations and provide competitive advantage
- Engage strategically with professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to senior leadership
Requirements
- 7+ years of architecture experience in one or more of the following: enterprise, solution, data, application, infrastructure, or security architecture in a large‑scale environment
- 7+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 5+ years of information technology design experience including systems, applications, or architecture
- 3+ years of workflow and/or automation experience
- 2+ years of experience leveraging AI and/or generative AI frameworks (e.g., GPT‑4, LangChain) for operational optimization
- 1+ years of experience architecting and implementing conversational AI or agentic systems
- 3+ years of experience using industry standards such as BAG, BIAN, TOGAF, and architecture modeling languages such as ArchiMate, UML, BPMN, etc., with experience leveraging BizzDesign Horizzon
- 5+ years of experience in the financial services or banking domain
- Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills to build successful relationships
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline
- Experience leading or managing architectural strategies and roadmaps aligned to business objectives
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies (GCP, Azure) and familiarity with data center exit strategies
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to derive insights from data
- Experience leading application consolidation and rationalization efforts, including emerging technology evaluations
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise architecturesolution architecturedata architectureapplication architectureinfrastructure architecturesecurity architectureworkflow automationAI frameworksconversational AIarchitecture modeling languages
Soft Skills
influencingnegotiationcollaborationanalytical skillsattention to detailvisioncreativityinnovationstrategic engagementleadership