Principal Architect, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
India, Bengaluru

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Architect to design, develop, and implement modern API management and DevOps solutions, driving cutting-edge technology adoption and best practices to enhance our API ecosystem and streamline the software delivery lifecycle.

Job Responsibility:

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 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
Strategically engage with all levels of professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an architectural domain expert advisor to leadership
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
Architect, design, and implement API management solutions using Apigee, focusing on performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
Provide technical leadership and guidance on API Gateway and service mesh technologies like Istio and Solo.io Gloo Mesh
Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub, JFrog Artifactory, and Harness
Champion DevSecOps practices, integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle
Collaborate with development teams to integrate API management solutions into their applications
Mentor and coach junior team members on API management and DevOps best practices
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in API management, service mesh, and DevOps
Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting and resolving production issues
Contribute to the development and evolution of Wells Fargo's API strategy and roadmap
Work with DataPower for existing integrations and migrations.

Requirements:

7+ years of architecture experience
5+ years of experience in CI/CD tools like GitHub, JFrog Artifactory and Harness
5+ years of experience with API management platforms, with a strong focus on Apigee
3+ years of experience with service mesh technologies like Istio and Gloo Mesh
Deep understanding of API design principles and best practices (REST, SOAP, GraphQL)
Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Certifications in relevant technologies (Apigee, Kubernetes, etc.)
Financial services industry experience.

Nice to have:

Certifications in relevant technologies (Apigee, Kubernetes, etc.)
Financial services industry experience.

What we offer:

Equal opportunity employer
Accommodation available for applicants with disabilities upon request
Drug-free workplace policy.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 18, 2025

Expiration:
September 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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