Wells Fargo · 2 hours ago
Principal Architect
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $305K/yr
7+ years expWells Fargo is a financial services company providing technology services for the Chief Operating Office. They are seeking a Principal Architect to design target state architecture for fraud detection and claims processing products, collaborating with business and technology executives to set technical direction and support multiple technical efforts across agile squads.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechInsurancePayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 solution architecture
Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
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
Proficient in multi-tenant platforms and abstraction frameworks that accelerate the delivery of business functionality to end users and process automation
Drive efforts to ensure resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance of Fraud Operations Technology
Qualification
Required
7+ 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 for enterprise grade products or a large portfolio
2+ years of prototyping and architecting agentic solutions for rules-based workflows and/or data analysis relying upon combinations of generative and predictive models
Preferred
Experience with any of the following technology categories: Gen AI, business rules/decision support engines, BPM solutions, case management, open-source data processing frameworks, threat intelligence platforms, real-time analytics, data lakehouses or meshes
Strong executive presence, facilitation skills, drive for results, attention to quality and detail, and a synergetic attitude
Ability to develop and deliver effective, well-articulated, written, and oral communications (e.g., emails, presentation materials) applying appropriate level of content/ detail dependent upon audience and intent
Excellent communications, interpersonal, and presentations skills across technical and non-technical groups
Knowledge and expertise of fraud management tools and techniques
Experience in one or a combination of the following: systems, applications, or architecture planning
Knowledge and understanding of applications technology management role including managing applications development and support for multiple systems and business functions
Experience with a customer service mindset and a focus on continuous improvement
Experience consulting, influencing and partnering with business executives, leadership, and product management teams
Knowledge and understanding of fraud, risk, and/or cybersecurity is a plus
Financial services industry experience
Experience with OpenShift Container Platform or other cloud computing technologies
Extensive technical skills and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of an entire line of business or infrastructure sub-domain
Experience motivating and influencing groups or individuals across organizational boundaries to gain trust and confidence to make timely decisions
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on proactive solutions
Experience with Agile transformations
Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Change Management procedures and tools
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
Company
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a financial services firm that provides banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-10-06IPO
Leadership Team
Charlie Scharf
CEO
Fernando Rivas
CEO of Corporate & Investment Banking
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