Principal Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About this role:

• Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer.

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 recommend 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 Architecture and Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• 7+ Years of Experience in Architecture, design enterprise applications using Java distributed systems, Microservices and Single page applications.
• Should have strong knowledge of React and Java ecosystems.
• Strong Knowledge of Industry Trends, Innovation Practices and Best-in-class Engineering Methods.

Job Expectations:

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering strategy and solution design for complex, mission‑critical modernization programs.
• Define target‑state architecture, design principles, and technology standards aligned with enterprise, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform complex analysis, evaluate solution options, and select optimal engineering approaches to meet business and technical objectives.
• Execute and oversee delivery of highly complex engineering work across distributed teams.
• Drive implementation of reusable frameworks, shared services, and common components to improve scalability and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with non‑functional requirements including performance, security, availability, scalability, and regulatory standards.
• Lead cross‑system integrations involving internal platforms, external services, and third‑party vendors.
• Mentor and uplift engineering teams through technical coaching, design reviews, and best‑practice adoption.
• Establish engineering governance processes, quality standards, and review mechanisms.
• Foster a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Technology Directors, Product Owners, and business partners to align technical delivery with product and business goals.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor across geographies, ensuring alignment between US and India teams

Posting End Date: 

*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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

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