Principal Architect - Consumer Credit Cards

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Architect for Consumer Credit Cards domain with in Consumer Technology Architecture team. This senior technical professional is responsible for Consumer Credit Cards Architecture (L4) and the associated business-technology strategies.

This role is a key liaison with internal teams such as financial product development, operations, marketing, digital product development, design, technology, legal, risk and compliance. Experience in Credit Cards, Cloud, Data, DevSecOps, Domain Driven Design, Archimate, Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF) is foundational to the role.

In This Role, You Will

• Architect modern, scalable and secure Consumer Credit Cards systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices to deliver robust, reliable and compliant solutions.
• Act as a Technology 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 the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, an in-depth knowledge of the organizations tactical and strategic business objectives, the enterprise technological environment, the organization structure, and strategic technological opportunities and requirements into technical engineering solutions
• Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence
• Drive continuous improvement through rigorous evaluation of existing systems and processes, recommending and implementing enhancements to optimize performance, reliability and cost efficiency
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 7 years of experience in one or a combination of the following: systems, applications, or architecture planning
• 5 years in Engineering/Architecture in Consumer Credit Cards domain
• 3 years in building/using private/public/hybrid cloud environments
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years in payments and financial services industry experience
• Knowledge and experience with Consumer Credit Cards architecture including originations, servicing and rewards
• Experience in Cloud, Data, DevSecOps and Domain Driven Design,
• Experience in Architecture Frameworks like Archimate, TOGAF, and Agile
• Research and Analysis including Financial Analysis
• Experience in building Architecture strategy and roadmaps
• Exceptional communication skills to work with all levels of business and technical teams
• Ability to partner with many different platform engineering and architecture teams on architecture that spans multiple areas
• Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationships and provide mentorship to other architects
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

Job Expectations:

• Ability to travel up to 10%
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
  
  

Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$144,400.00 - $300,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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
  
  

Posting End Date:

2 Feb 2025

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
  
  

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

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Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
  
  

Reference Number

R-420532-3