About this role:

Wells Fargo Consumer Technology Architecture team is looking for a Principal Data Architect who is passionate about driving data strategy for Consumer Lending. The Consumer Technology (CT) group plays a major role in influencing and defining the firm wide technology strategy and direction.

The Principal Data Architect will be a passionate technologist, expert in data architecture practice, and has the experience to operate across the enterprise through understanding of available technology and tools. The candidate must be able to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment and possess excellent communication skills, sound judgment and reasoning skills.

In this role, you will:

Act as an 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 groupsLead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions that are long-term, large-scale and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinkingTranslate 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 solutionsProvide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutionsMaintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organizationStrategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadershipEstablish and drive target state architecture for Consumer Lending Data productsDefine the target state architecture vision with forward looking Architecture principals, data management including data lineage, data quality and modern technologyBased on understanding of current state architecture, define an architecture roadmap to realize target stateRationalize applications and domains in Consumer Lending with Enterprise solutionsAdapt to and influence Consumer Lending and Enterprise technology strategiesContribute to Consumer Lending Data strategy and ensure that architecture patterns and frameworks uphold itDrive efforts to ensure resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance of data solutionsContribute to NFR requirements and drive strategies to uphold NFR's through automation and frameworksStay abreast of technology innovations and industry best practices and apply to Consumer Lending solutions where valuableCollaborate with firm-wide security team on evolving security patterns around data architectureTransform the Architecture practice

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education7+ years of architectural design and planning experience5+ years of experience creating data strategies, target state and roadmaps2+ years of experience with architecting data solutions using the data stack one GCP or Azure2+ years of strong understanding of architectural concepts and elements of a modern data stack across the data life cycle and Data Products   2+ years experience consulting, influencing and partnering with business executives, leadership, human resources partners and peers

Desired Qualifications:

Certification is preferred in at least one of AWS/Google/Microsoft public cloud vendorsStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior managementAbility to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationshipsKnowledge and understanding of applications technology management role including managing applications development and support for multiple systems and business functionsAbility to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolutionAbility to be proactive, innovative and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needsExperience with a customer service mindset and a focus on continuous improvementAbility to effectively assess stakeholder, partner, or client needs while consulting, building solutions, and developing processesKnowledge and understanding of home lending or consumer lendingFinancial services industry experienceExperience with PCF/Tanzu or other cloud computing technologiesExtensive technical skills and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of an entire line of business or infrastructure sub-domainThe Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification highly preferredExperience in Data Architecture and one or a combination of the following: systems, applications, or architecture planning

Job Expectations:

Position will require onsite presence at one of the required locations listed below in a hybrid work scheduleThis position in not eligible for Visa sponsorshipRelocation assistance is not available for this positionStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior managementAbility to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationshipsAbility to effectively assess stakeholder, partner, or client needs while consulting, building solutions, and developing processesAbility to be proactive, innovative and creative in meeting customer and enterprise needsAbility to identify key issues, involve affected parties, design solutions, obtain buy-in, and communicate effectively through resolutionAbility to work effectively, as well as independently, in a team environment

Locations:

1525 W T Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NCIrving, TX800 S Jordan Creek Pkwy., Des Moines, IA

Pay Range:

Charlotte, NC $144,000 - 300,000Des Moines, IA $144,000 - 300,000Dallas, TX $144,000 - 300,000

Posting End Date: 

27 Feb 2025

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

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