Principal Architect – Payments and Pricing

Wells Fargo

Principal Architect leading the architecture strategy for Core Banking Modernization at Wells Fargo. Collaborating with business leaders and technology executives to ensure aligned execution.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeIselin • New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecture strategy and implementation within the financial services industry, with a strong focus on modernizing core banking systems and integrating pricing capabilities. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive the adoption of innovative architectural frameworks and tools.

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Architecture ExperienceC4 ModelingCloud CertificationFinancial Services ExperienceStrategic Tool Selection

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Hard Skills

Architecture StrategyPricing Capabilities IntegrationArchitectural ConceptsSolution ArchitectureTransformation Strategy

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSGoogle CloudMicrosoft Azure

Certifications & Qualifications

Cloud Vendor Certification

Industry Keywords

Core Banking ModernizationFinancial ServicesBest PracticesOrganizational Influence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture strategy for the bank’s Core Banking Modernization program
Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop architectural framework
Provide vision and expertise on implementing the transformation strategy
Drive the definition, establishment, and selection of strategic tools
Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and recommend innovations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of architecture experience
4+ years of experience architecting or integrating pricing capabilities
Certification in at least one of AWS/Google/Microsoft public cloud vendors preferred
Strong understanding of architectural concepts
Experience with C4 modeling
2+ years of experience with architecting solutions using leading vendor solutions
Financial services industry experience
Ability to influence across all organizational levels
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of an entire line of business or infrastructure sub-domain

Benefits

Comp & perks

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