Principal Engineer

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal engineer for Architecture and Engineering team.

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 groups Lead 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 thinking Translate 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 solutions Provide vision, direction and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and new technologies and recommends innovations that enhance operations or provide a competitive advantage to the organization Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to leadership

Required Qualifications: 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications: 7+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in cloud engineering roles. Proven experience in architecting and designing solutions on at least one major cloud platform – AWS, Azure, or GCP. Strong experience with Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and container lifecycle management. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, GitOps practices, and DevOps toolchains (Jenkins, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, etc.). Proficiency in at least one programming language – Python, Go, Java, or Node.js. Strong grasp of microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures. Excellent skills in system design, API integration, and technical documentation. Knowledge of cloud security, networking, monitoring, and cost management best practices. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect. Experience with DevSecOps, FinOps, and cloud governance frameworks. Prior experience in leading modernization or cloud migration initiatives. Exposure to service mesh (Istio/Linkerd), serverless architecture, and edge computing is a plus.

Job Expectations: Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-scale cloud-native solutions with a focus on scalability, security, and performance. Guide the engineering team technically, setting best practices and mentoring senior engineers. Collaborate closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, and Application teams to design and implement cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation strategies, and monitoring solutions aligned with DevOps best practices. Own end-to-end delivery of cloud components including provisioning, deployment, scaling, and resilience. Drive technical evaluations of cloud services and tools, proposing appropriate adoption strategies. Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and cost optimization standards in all cloud implementations. Act as a technical SME in OpenShift container platform and other Kubernetes-based orchestration systems. Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and developer productivity.

Posting End Date:  

2 Jul 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Equal Opportunity

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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