Job Description
Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer in our Core Banking Group as part of Consumer Technology. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
The Principal Engineer will contribute deep technical expertise to a large-scale Core Banking Modernization initiative. This role is hands-on and execution-focused responsible for designing building and validating cloud-native microservices-based systems that deliver high performance resiliency and operational excellence. The Principal Engineer works directly with engineering teams and vendor partners to solve complex technical challenges implement modern architectural patterns and ensure the successful delivery of a next-generation core banking platform.
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 recommends 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
- 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 experience developing Java/JEE enterprise applications using open source technologies such as Microservices and Rest API's
- 7+ years of experience with Spring Framework
- 7+ experience building or supporting cloud-native applications on AWS Azure or GCP
- 5+ years of hands-on expertise with high availability resiliency and active-active architectural patterns
- 3+ years of experience working on large-scale modernization re-platforming or transformation initiatives
- 3+ years of Database experience with Oracle NoSQL SQL Cassandra etc.
- 3+ years of Financial Services experience
- Experience integrating or extending large vendor platforms; financial or core banking experience preferred
- Solid understanding of networking security event streaming and distributed data principles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams
- Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed transactions.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes containers and service mesh technologies.
- Familiarity with SRE practices resilience engineering and automated failover testing.
- Background in regulated high-availability environments such as banking payments or financial systems
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship
- This position requires a hybrid in office work schedule
3075 Loyalty Cir - Columbus Ohio 43219
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.
$159000.00 - $254000.00
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
29 Apr 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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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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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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What We Do
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.1 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. 33 on Fortune’s 2025 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Our technology professionals drive innovation information security and big data analytics while maintaining a network that handles more than 12 billion customer interactions a year. Join us! Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo we're more than a financial services leader – we’re a global trailblazer committed to driving innovation empowering communities and helping our customers succeed. We believe that a meaningful career is much more than just a job – it’s about finding all of the elements to help you thrive in one place. Living the Well Life means you’re supported in life not just work. It means having robust benefits competitive compensation and programs designed to help you find work-life balance and well-being. You’ll be rewarded for investing in your community celebrated for being your authentic self and empowered to grow. And we’re recognized for it – Wells Fargo once again ranked in the top three – making us the #1 financial services employer – on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Companies list of best workplaces “to grow your career” in the U.S. 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. © 2026 Wells Fargo Bank N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.
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04/01/2026
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