Lead Data Engineer

The Wealth Management Data Solutions (WMDS) organization provides direct technology support for core engineering products, operational data products and data analytics. It develops and drives engineering strategy, while enabling tech transformation by partnering closely with WIM product groups.  Not only does the team develop the engineering blue- print and core components, but it serves as the liaison to the Enterprise Architecture Group.  With 300+ staff members across the US and India, Data Solutions is on a mission to modernize its technology and build stronger, more agile scrum teams.  We are seeking world-class talent, like you, to help deliver innovative solutions and to drive that transformation.  If you’re passionate about tackling complex challenges and advancing technology, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of data-driven solutions.

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a transformative Lead Data Engineer to develop the data enablement products for some of the Data Solutions products in Wealth Management Technology. This person will be responsible working to execute the roadmap of engineering teams with latest technologies, principles and deliver the data products aligned with the needs of the sourcing API platforms. Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargojobs.com.
 

In this role, you will:

• Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale software planning for the Technology area

• Design, develop, and run tooling to discover problems in data and applications and report the issues to engineering and product leadership

• Review and analyze complex software enhancement initiatives for business, operational or technical improvements that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors

• Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted data engineering situations requiring understanding of software package options and programming language and compliance requirements that influence and lead Technology to meet deliverables and drive organizational change

• Strategically collaborate and consult with internal partners to resolve highly risky data engineering challenges

• Build and maintain optimized and highly available data pipelines that facilitate deeper analysis and reporting

• Review and analyze moderately complex business, operational or technical challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

• Oversee the data integration work, including developing a data model, maintaining a data warehouse and analytics environment, and writing scripts for data integration and analysis

• Resolve moderately complex issues and lead teams to meet data engineering deliverables while leveraging solid understanding of data information policies, procedures and compliance requirements

• Collaborate and consult with colleagues and managers to resolve data engineering issues and achieve strategic goals

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• 5+ years of experience implementing, managing, or utilizing data environments (SQL Server, Oracle, Hadoop, etc.)

• 3+ years of experience Python development

• 4+ years of experience implementing Kafka based solutions

• 5+ years of experience with ETL tools like CDC, Informatica, and building ETL pipelines

• 2+ years’ experience in designing and building Data Quality frameworks

Desired Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience using standard BI tools (Tableau, Power BI etc.)

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Udeploy, Liquibase, Harness

• Experience using Debezium connectors

• Experience using tools like Qualytics or Talend

Job Expectations:

• Ability to work additional hours as needed

• Position offers a hybrid work schedule

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Locations:

• 300 S Brevard St., Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

• 2801 Market St., F & L Bldg., Saint Louis, Missouri 63103

• 550 S 4th St. Minneapolis, MN 55415

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.

$96,600.00 - $171,800.00

Posting End Date:

30 Apr 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.

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