Lead Systems Architect - Database Platforms

$111,100 - $197,500/Yr

Wells Fargo - West Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

West Des Moines, IA

10,001+ employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Systems Architect (Database Platform Architect) to join the Chief Technology Office (CTO) Architect team. This role focuses on contributing to the Enterprise Database Strategy by leveraging expertise in both relational and non-relational database platforms. The architect will assess, design, and maintain database platforms ensuring scalability, high performance, and security while collaborating with product managers and engineering leads to develop architectural roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts for key technology initiatives
• Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and strategy
• Identify medium to high architectural impact projects
• Conduct complex technology and system assessments for architecture solutions
• Communicate the companywide Architecture strategy and direction to management and systems teams
• Make decisions in the development and maintenance of architectures
• Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
• Ensure database platforms adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies, and industry best practices
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Requirements

• 5+ years of Systems Architecture experience
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing database platform architecture for relational and non-relational systems
• 3+ years of experience in automating the provisioning and management of both relational and non-relational database technologies

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of experience in Cloud Database platform: Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, MongoDB Atlas, or Google Cloud SQL
• 2+ years of experience with end-to-end database migration strategies
• Familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages: PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working in an Agile, product-oriented structure

Benefits

• Caregiver leave
• Commuter assistance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) Plan
• Critical caregiving leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement