Data & Analytics Principal Architect

Wells Fargo

. Lead the architecture strategy for the bank’s Core Banking Modernization program .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecture strategy and leadership, particularly in defining and driving end-to-end architecture vision for complex financial services systems. Proficient in cloud and data architecture, with a strong focus on aligning business outcomes and technology execution.

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Architecture StrategyCloud-Based Data PlatformsData Strategy DefinitionFinancial Services ArchitectureAgile Delivery

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Hard Skills

Architecture FrameworksDomain-Driven DesignCustomer Data DomainInvestment PlanningCutover StrategiesComplex Enterprise ChallengesVendor ManagementIntegration ConsistencyTechnical LeadershipEmerging Technologies

Soft Skills

NegotiatingInfluencingCollaboratingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Core Banking ModernizationFinancial Systems ArchitectureTotal Cost of OwnershipReturn on InvestmentWells Fargo StandardsBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture strategy for the bank’s Core Banking Modernization program
Define and drive the end-to-end architecture vision across a multi-year 3+ year transformation roadmap
Provide hands-on architectural leadership for in-flight initiatives and transition activities
Partner with senior business leaders, technology executives, and domain architects to align business outcomes, platform strategy, and execution
Set architectural direction and govern design decisions
Guide vendor and platform usage
Ensure consistency across domains, integrations, and migration efforts
Advise senior leadership on architectural frameworks and delivery for complex business and technical needs
Lead the strategy and resolution of complex enterprise challenges
Define current-state, target-state, and transition architectures
Develop strategic plans, investment planning, and cutover strategies
Serve as an architectural domain expert advisor to leadership
Drive investments toward target technologies and rationalize spend, total cost of ownership, and return on investment
Ensure applications adhere to Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies, and industry best practices
Define, establish, select, and apply strategic tools and architecture frameworks
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies and recommend innovations
Influence internal and vendor roadmaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
5+ years of experience defining data strategy
Hands-on knowledge of customer data domain
Experience with cloud-based operational and analytical data platforms
Experience with cloud and data architecture, domain-driven design, architecture frameworks, product thinking, and Agile delivery
Experience with strategic data and/or financial systems architecture within the financial services industry
Skilled in negotiating, influencing, and collaborating to build strong partnerships
Ability to mentor other architects
Ability to partner with platform engineering and architecture teams on solutions spanning multiple domains
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
Ability to travel up to 10%

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
Incentive opportunities may be available