Lead Architect – Banking Operations

Wells Fargo

Lead Systems Architect for Wells Fargo, driving innovation in Banking Operations through strategic architectural design and implementation. Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver impactful technology solutions across platforms.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOpenShift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts for key technology initiatives
Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and strategy
Identify medium to high architectural impact projects
Conduct complex technology and system assessments for architecture solutions
Communicate the companywide Architecture strategy and direction to both management and systems related teams
Make decisions in the development and maintenance of architectures
Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies and industry best practices
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Create, review and approve architectural impact designs
Define an architecture roadmap to realize target state
Serve as a highest-level technical consultant to internal clients and technical management

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of experience creating strategy, architectural design and planning experience
Hands on knowledge of enterprise-scale AI-driven architectures
Experience in one or a combination of the following: systems, applications, or architecture planning
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships
Knowledge and understanding of applications technology management role
Ability to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolution
Experience consulting, influencing and partnering with business executives, leadership, human resources partners and peers
Knowledge and understanding of centralized Operations
Financial services industry experience
Experience with Openshift Container Platforms and other cloud computing technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

architecture designarchitectural planningAI-driven architecturestechnology architecturesystem assessmentsapplication adherencearchitectural impact designsarchitecture roadmapenterprise architecturecloud computing

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencenegotiationcollaborationproblem-solvingrelationship buildinginterpersonal skillsconsultingleadershipdecision making