Platform Technical Director – Wealth & Investment Technology

Wells Fargo

Closes in 4 days Hybrid

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5 days ago
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Jun 19, 2026 (soon)

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Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services

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TL;DR · Platform Technical Director – Wealth & Investment Technology

As a Platform Technical Director, you will lead the architecture and modernization of enterprise platforms for wealth and investment technology, operating at an executive level to drive transformation in complex, regulated environments. You will manage engineering teams, develop platform strategies, and guide the creation of actionable roadmaps while ensuring software craftsmanship, security, and scalability. Responsibilities include financial management, risk oversight, talent development, and collaboration with external stakeholders. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale platform engineering and distributed systems, as well as a strong background in managing business resiliency and cross-functional releases within regulated settings.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of engineering managers and leads to deliver technology aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Build support for platform strategies among business and technology leaders.
  • Guide the development of actionable roadmaps and execution plans for complex initiatives.
  • Provide oversight on software craftsmanship, security, and scalability for internal and third-party solutions.
  • Develop and execute talent hiring and retention strategies for engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of technology strategic leadership experience or equivalent
  • 4+ years of management or leadership experience in relevant field
  • Strong background in large-scale platform engineering and distributed systems
  • Experience supporting wealth management, brokerage, trading, or investment platforms
  • Proficient in running major cross-functional releases and managing business incidents
  • Ability to translate technical failures into business impact for executive communication
  • Experience working within regulated environments with strong risk management skills

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