Principal Architect

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Architect.

• Act as an advisor to senior leadership to develop the architectural framework delivery 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 multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering products and solutions that are long-term, large-scale, and require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to senior leadership on implementing the transformation strategy describing the current state, target state, and transition architecture
• Develop and influence strategic plans, investment planning, and execution on cutover strategies to target
• Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an architectural domain expert advisor to leadership
• Drive target investments towards target technologies and rationalize spend, total cost of ownership, and return on investment
• Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies, and industry best practices as it transforms toward target state architecture
• Drive the definition, establishment, selection of strategic tools, and application of architecture frameworks
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization and can influence internal and vendor roadmaps in a significant capacity

• 7+ years of architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

• Lead conceptual design and technical solution architecture for major projects.
• Align project objectives with long-term business strategy and financial targets
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, or enterprise security policies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers or engineers, running design reviews and code/plan audits.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, or sustainable practices to optimize operations.
• Professional registration or licensure where applicable.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects from concept to completion.
• Expert knowledge of industry standard tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Cloud infrastructure, or enterprise frameworks).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client-facing and executive presentations.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under tight constraints.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to guide cross-functional matrixed teams