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Principal Engineer

A leading global financial services company providing banking, investments, and other financial solutions.
Charlotte, NC, USANew York, NY, USA
$144,400 - $300,000
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Finance
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Description For Principal Engineer

Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Global Payments & Liquidity Technology (GPLT) Organization as part of a Solutions Architecture and Frameworks Implementation team. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of payment platforms for wires, ACH, and Instant Payments businesses at one of the world's leading financial institutions. The position combines technical leadership with strategic vision, requiring expertise in architecting scalable, resilient solutions while working with both technical and business stakeholders.

The role demands a seasoned professional who can translate complex business requirements into well-architected solutions, develop technical standards, and guide teams in building distributed systems. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining application roadmaps, documenting architectural standards, and ensuring the implementation of best practices across multiple teams. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $144,400 to $300,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), parental leave, and educational support.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in financial technology, working with modern architectures including microservices, cloud deployments, and event-driven systems. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both architect solutions and influence technology direction at an enterprise level. Wells Fargo's commitment to innovation and technology transformation makes this an exciting opportunity for those looking to shape the future of financial services technology.

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Responsibilities For Principal Engineer

  • Act as an advisor to leadership for highly complex business and technical needs
  • Lead strategy and resolution of complex challenges across multiple areas
  • Translate technology experience into technical engineering solutions
  • Provide vision and expertise on innovative business solutions
  • Maintain knowledge of industry best practices
  • Develop and maintain 3-5 year application target state roadmaps
  • Develop technical standards and guidelines
  • Document architectural standards and best practices
  • Design scalable and evolvable solutions
  • Facilitate buy versus build decisions
  • Promote loosely coupled, event-driven architectures

Requirements For Principal Engineer

Java
  • 7+ years of Engineering experience
  • 5+ years experience with J2EE architectures
  • 5+ years experience with Service-Oriented and microservices architectures
  • 5+ years experience with SQL
  • 4-year BS degree in Computer Science or related field (desired)
  • Experience in cloud systems operations (desired)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in Agile working environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits For Principal Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Education Budget
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

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