Principal Engineer – Governance, Risk, Compliance & Control

Wells Fargo

. Advise leadership on applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, and web technologies for complex business and technical needs .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecting and delivering large-scale solutions, particularly in the Financial Services industry, while providing strategic guidance on technology and risk management. Proficient in hands-on engineering, mentoring, and presenting complex technology strategies to executive leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Engineering ExperienceLarge-Scale Solution ArchitectureFinancial Services Industry ExperienceJava Full Stack DevelopmentCloud Native Solutions

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Hard Skills

Solution DesignRisk Management SystemsAI UtilizationCloud Ready SolutionsAdvanced Analytical ThinkingPrototypingTroubleshootingEngineering DecisionsReusable PatternsApplication Management

Soft Skills

CoachingStrategic EngagementLeadership AdvisoryProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud ComputeMicrosoft AzureWells Fargo Risk Technology Ecosystem

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityWeb TechnologiesDatabase ManagementOperating SystemsTechnology Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise leadership on applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, and web technologies for complex business and technical needs
Lead strategy and resolution of highly complex challenges across multiple areas or the enterprise
Deliver long-term, large-scale solutions requiring vision, creativity, innovation, and advanced analytical thinking
Translate advanced technology experience and business objectives into technical engineering solutions
Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on innovative business solutions
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and recommend innovations that enhance operations or provide competitive advantage
Engage strategically with professionals and managers across the enterprise
Serve as an expert advisor to leadership
Build, fix, and evolve large-scale risk-management systems hands-on
Prototype solutions, troubleshoot complex issues alongside engineers, and resolve problems in the codebase
Guide solution design, engineering decisions, reusable patterns, and best practices
Coach engineers through real-world problem solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
7+ years architecting, designing and leading the delivery of large-scale solutions
4+ years of Financial Services industry experience
4+ years experience presenting technology strategy and concepts to C-level executives and large audiences
2+ years experience delivering cloud ready and cloud native solutions
2+ years experience with Java full stack development
Experience with AI utilization and agentic development
Preferred experience with Google Cloud Compute (GCP) or Microsoft Azure
Experience with the Wells Fargo Risk Technology ecosystem
Experience with Wells Fargo application delivery and application management processes and standards
Experience mentoring others and leading informally in matrixed organizational structures
Current ability and desire to continue developing solutions personally, hands on keyboard
Ability to work a hybrid schedule

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
Hybrid work schedule