Big Data Principal Engineer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

About this role: The Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) group provides technology solutions and support for Risk, Audit, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations business lines. In addition, EFT provides unique technology solutions and innovation for Wells Fargo Technology, Enterprise Shared Services, and Enterprise Data Management. This combined portfolio of applications and tools are continually engineered to meet the challenges of stability, security, scalability, and speed. Finance Technology is responsible for providing the Chief Financial Officer with technology strategy, development, and delivery of technical capabilities in support of their business and product priorities. This diverse portfolio of capabilities spans multiple technology disciplines and strategic innovations. Finance Technology provides strategic, enterprise-wide technology capabilities and enabling services to our line of business and management of the applications in terms of skills, stability, security, scalability, speed, and cost. Within Finance Technology we are seeking a Principal Engineer to design, develop and perform engineering solutions on computer hardware, software, and networking tools to meet the organization’s needs. In this role, you will: 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 Evaluation emerging technologies and products to be leveraged for automation of Embedded IT controls and reporting Act as an expert resource for architects and development teams in the development of target architectures and maintain knowledge of industry best practices Recommend innovations that should be used to enhance our operations or provide a competitive advantage to Embedded IT as well as across the organization as a shared service provider Hands-on coding responsibilities – Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs Design solutions in detail, including determining which technologies to build a solution, what kind of interfaces should be designed, how to manage upstream and downstream consumers, how to design the data model to support the use cases, what kind of documentation should be created, what best practices should be followed Work with a team of developers to explain design and work with them to implement if necessary 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 Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 7+ years of technology delivery and relationship management experience with small and large business units in a large corporate environment 5+ years of hands-on development experience with Big Data solutions and in ETL in big data tech stack such as Apache Spark 5+ years of secure SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) methodologies experience 4+ years of experience with innovating new technology strategies and successfully implementing strategic vision 4+ years of full stack development experience 2+ years of experience with cloud migration & deployment 2+ years of experience evaluating and advising product teams on latest technology trends

Desired Qualifications:

5+ years of experience working with corporate treasury applications, including liquidity & balance sheet management Experience with Apache Iceberg Knowledge and understanding of data management and infrastructure production engineering leadership, this includes delivering reliable and responsive systems, and discipline to continually root out issues at the core 3+ years of experience in designing and engineering cloud native solutions Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively in virtual environment where key team members and partners are in various time zones and locations 5+ years demonstrated ability to successfully navigate and operate across multiple level of the organization 3+ years of experience with Databricks 3+ years of experience with Dremio and or other data lakes solutions Experience collaborating with key resources and stakeholders, influencing decisions, and managing work to achieve strategic goals Strong executive presence, facilitation skills, drive for results, attention to quality and detail, and a synergetic attitude Experience motivating and influencing groups or individuals across organizational boundaries to gain trust and confidence to make timely decisions Excellent communications, interpersonal, and presentations skills utilizing PowerPoint across technical and non-technical groups Bachelor’s degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship 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. $144,400.00 – $300,000.00 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 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

Posting End Date:

6 Jul 2025 •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 To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo. Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

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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. Wells Fargo & Company (

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WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories. Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com

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