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Wells Fargo

Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo

. Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership in implementing innovative and impactful business solutions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeConcord • California • United StatesLead💰 $191,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-domain infrastructure initiatives and mentor engineering teams while establishing best practices and architectural standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud Networking ArchitectureDatabase Design and Data ArchitectureDistributed Streaming and Event-Driven ArchitecturesEnterprise-Grade Automation SolutionsCloud Certifications in AWS, GCP, Azure

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Hard Skills
Cloud-Native PlatformsContainerizationHigh-Scale Application DesignPerformance OptimizationData ModelingTraffic Management SolutionsAPI SecurityAutomation with AnsibleDistributed SystemsHybrid Connectivity
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipMentorshipInfluencing Without AuthorityStrategic EngagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
AVIF5Global Traffic ManagerAkamaiKafkaFlinkAnsibleHarness CDGitHub ActionsApigeeX
Certifications & Qualifications
AWS CertificationGCP CertificationAzure CertificationGenerative AI Certification
Industry Keywords
Cloud MigrationData PrivacyGovernanceRegulated EnvironmentsConversational Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaNoSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership in implementing innovative and impactful business solutions
  • Strategically engage with professionals and leaders across the enterprise as a trusted technical advisor
  • Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including reference architectures, white papers, product strategies, and roadmaps
  • Lead the architecture and engineering of cloud networking and connectivity, including VPC design, segmentation, routing, and hybrid connectivity
  • Design and implement enterprise-grade traffic management solutions, including AVI, F5, Global Traffic Manager, and Akamai security integrations
  • Partner with engineering and product teams to support cloud migration and modernization programs, ensuring secure and compliant connectivity patterns
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex, cross-domain infrastructure issues, influencing enterprise-wide solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, establishing best practices, standards, and architectural patterns

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-native platforms and architectures, including containerization, distributed systems, and scalable deployment models
  • 5+ years of experience in database design and data architecture, including relational and/or NoSQL systems, data modeling, and high-throughput data access patterns
  • 5+ years of experience in system design and architecture for high-scale applications, including performance optimization, fault tolerance, and resiliency
  • 3+ years of experience with distributed streaming and event-driven architectures, using technologies such as Kafka, Flink, or similar real-time data processing frameworks
  • 3+ years of experience working with security, data privacy, and governance considerations, especially in regulated enterprise environments
  • 2+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade automation solutions using Ansible, Harness CD, GitHub Actions, and Playwright
  • Experience supporting high-volume, mission-critical applications serving millions of users daily
  • Knowledge of API security, OAuth, authentication and authorization platforms, and reverse proxy or gateway patterns
  • Experience with conversational platforms, chatbots, or virtual assistants at enterprise scale
  • Experience with API gateway and edge platforms such as ApigeeX, Akamai, or similar solutions
  • Strong understanding of network, compute, and storage domains
  • Cloud certifications in AWS, GCP, Azure, or Generative AI
  • Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure or platform engineering concepts, including prompt engineering, vector databases, and orchestration tools
  • Ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed organizations and influence without direct authority

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