Wells Fargo

Principal Architect

Wells Fargo

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CharlotteNew JerseyNorth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per year

Job Level

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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
influencingnegotiationcollaborationanalytical skillsattention to detailvisioncreativityinnovationstrategic engagementleadership