About this role:

The COO Technology group delivers technology solutions for the Chief Operating Office, supporting operations, control executives, strategic execution, business continuity, resiliency, data services, regulatory relations, customer experience, enterprise shared services, supply chain management, and corporate properties. Our mission is to modernize and optimize technology platforms for these critical functions.

We are seeking a Technology Director to lead Data Platform Architecture and chair the COO Data Platform Architecture Forum, a strategic governance and collaboration initiative within Wells Fargo’s COO Technology division. This role is pivotal in driving data platform modernization, accelerating migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and ensuring architectural consistency across verticals. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with deep expertise in cloud-native data architectures, AI/ML enablement, and enterprise-scale governance.

In this role, you will:

Platform Engineering & Architecture

Design and implement real-time and batch data architectures on GCPDevelop scalable data pipelines and orchestration frameworks for AI/ML, BI, and Generative AI use casesImplement event-driven architectures leveraging Pub/Sub, Dataflow, BigQuery, and Cloud ComposerBuild ingestion frameworks for structured/unstructured data using Apache Beam, Dataflow templates, and GCSEnable semantic layers and knowledge graphs for context-aware dataflows supporting advanced AI systemsCollaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to ensure readiness for LLM fine-tuning and evaluationImplement data observability, lineage, and governance using Dataplex, Data Catalog, and Looker

ADS Architecture Forum Leadership

Chair the ADS Architecture Forum to align 16 migration efforts across COO verticalsDrive collaboration among architects to share patterns, reusable components, and best practicesIdentify and resolve technical blockers through cross-team problem-solvingProvide executive visibility into progress, risks, and resource needsPromote proven solutions for enterprise-wide adoption and accelerate time-to-production

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education8+ years in data engineering and cloud-based data architecture at scale8+ years defining and executing data strategy for Data Lakes and Warehouses8+ years with data contracts, metadata management, and data quality frameworks5+ years delivering real-time data platforms using GCP services (Pub/Sub, Dataflow, BigQuery, Cloud Composer)5+ years with data mesh architectures, query federation tools (Starburst, Trino), and decentralized governance4+ years of management or leadership experience4+ years building high-performing data engineering teams and fostering innovation3+ years leading AI/ML and Generative AI initiatives

Desired Qualifications:

Expertise in data modeling, partitioning, and optimization for AI/ML and BI workloadsStrong knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time analytics use casesHands-on experience with GCP stack: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, GCSFamiliarity with BI & ML tools: Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Vertex AI Feature Store, BigQuery MLAbility to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholdersExperience in large financial services organizations (100k+ employees)Deep experience in DevSecOps best practices and modern CI/CD toolchains (Harness, GitActions)Strong executive presence, facilitation skills, and strategic thinkingExcellent communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiencesProven track record of leading teams in high-pressure environmentsExperience with Agile transformations and technology roadmapsFamiliarity with Java, Big Data, or Open Architecture stackExperience managing onshore and offshore teams

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorshipAbility to travel up to 20%

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

Health benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

29 Jan 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.

Applicants with Disabilities

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Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.