Technology Director

Job Description

About this role:

The Consumer Technology Architecture & Engineering organization supports Consumer Technology through enterprise-scale application infrastructure, platform engineering, modernization, resiliency, security, and operational stability capabilities. This role is aligned to Application Infrastructure & Engineering and is accountable for shaping infrastructure strategy, engineering standards, platform direction, and modernization priorities across a complex Consumer Technology environment.

We are seeking a Technology Director to lead Application Infrastructure & Engineering for Consumer Technology. This leader will direct a senior engineering organization, including Distinguished Engineers and Principal Engineers, responsible for infrastructure patterns, platform engineering standards, lifecycle planning, operational resiliency, and cross-functional execution of high-impact engineering initiatives.

In this role, you will:

Set the engineering strategy and delivery direction for Application Infrastructure & Engineering across Consumer Technology

Lead a senior technical organization of Distinguished Engineers and Principal Engineers accountable for infrastructure patterns, platform engineering standards, lifecycle planning, and modernization priorities

Provide technical governance for infrastructure-related decisions affecting application hosting, middleware, platform services, automation, observability, and operational resiliency

Guide target-state architecture and ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for availability, recoverability, security, compliance, and continuity of service

Direct execution of large-scale infrastructure initiatives and remediation efforts across product, architecture, application development, CTO, operations, and shared services teams

Remove delivery blockers, align dependencies, drive tradeoff decisions, and ensure engineering commitments are met in a fast-paced environment with significant business and enterprise impact

Establish expectations for technical depth, solution quality, innovation, operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Manage strategic resourcing, budget inputs, vendor alignment, and prioritization of engineering capacity to support infrastructure, resiliency, modernization, and risk reduction priorities

Influence senior technology leaders, peer organizations, and enterprise architecture partners on platform direction, risk posture, engineering priorities, and delivery outcomes

Translate complex infrastructure issues, risks, and recommendations into clear, business-aligned messaging for executive audiences

Partner with Consumer Technology engineering, infrastructure, operations, architecture, and shared services teams to coordinate execution, support readiness, dependency management, and operational issue resolution

Develop and guide a culture of talent development, engineering innovation, and continuous improvement to meet business objectives and strategy

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

4+ years of management or leadership experience

Desired Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of architecture governance, risk management, operational stability, and modernization in a large, regulated environment

Significant experience in application infrastructure, platform engineering, middleware, hosting, resiliency, and enterprise-scale engineering practices

Experience leading highly skilled Distinguished Engineers, Principal Engineers, or comparable senior technical talent

Proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries and translate complex technical issues into business-focused recommendations

Strong experience with strategic planning, financial and resource management, roadmap development, and cross-functional delivery leadership

Executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making experience in high-complexity environments

Experience leading, designing, and executing development activities in a fast-paced agile environment

Experience using AI-enabled capabilities to improve engineering productivity, solution quality, and speed of delivery

Broad technical background in infrastructure engineering, software engineering, and modern architecture patterns

Experience partnering with enterprise architecture, CTO, operations, product, application development, and shared services teams

Experience managing vendor alignment, engineering capacity, and onshore/offshore staffing models where applicable

Strong executive presence, facilitation skills, drive for results, attention to quality and detail, and ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences

Relevant technical or leadership certifications may be beneficial

Job Expectations:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule

Commitment to Wells Fargo’s risk culture and ethical standards

This position is not eligible for 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 demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.

$215,000.00 - $355,000.00

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:

9 Oct 2026

*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.

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