Principal Engineer - UI Architect at Wells Fargo

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UI Architecture, Cloud-First Strategies, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, MERN Stack, Node.js, MongoDB, Express.js, RESTful API, Micro-Frontends, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Principal Engineer- UI Architect 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 Required Qualifications: 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Progressive experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on front-end development and UI architecture. 2+ years of hands-on experience as a principal-level (or equivalent) software engineer, demonstrating leadership and architectural ownership. Proven track record of successfully leading the architectural design and delivery of large-scale, complex UI systems. Job Expectations: Strategic UI Architecture & Vision: Define and drive the overall UI technical architecture strategy, ensuring a seamless, performant, secure, and accessible customer experience across all applications. Champion and promote cloud-first strategies, leading the migration of client-side applications to modern cloud ecosystems. Maintain a strong understanding of emerging UI technologies and trends, proactively identifying opportunities to improve user experience and architectural efficiency. Technical Leadership & Innovation: Architect complex, scalable, and modular UI systems, leveraging expert knowledge of design patterns, performance optimization, accessibility standards, and security best practices. Drive innovation by researching, prototyping, and advocating for the adoption of new technologies and approaches. Establish and enforce UI coding standards, best practices, and architectural principles across the organization. Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders to understand requirements, define architectural solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor and guide UI developers on coding standards, new technologies, architectural patterns, and design principles. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the UI development team. Actively participate in and contribute to the broader technical community, sharing knowledge and best practices. SDLC & Quality: Implement and promote best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Git branching strategies, code reviews, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). Ensure the quality, maintainability, and scalability of UI code through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to architectural standards. Technical Skills & Expertise: Deep expertise in modern UI architectures (e.g., Micro-Frontends, Modularity, Serverless Frontends) and design patterns. Mastery of React, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related front-end technologies. Extensive experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) and a thorough understanding of its core principles and trade-offs. Strong understanding of DOM manipulation, JSOM, data structure libraries, and RESTful API design and consumption. Proficiency with front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM/Yarn, and modern front-end build pipelines and tools. In-depth knowledge of modern authorization and authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT) and experience implementing them in complex applications. Architectural & Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to translate organizational strategy and business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and performant technical solutions. Proven ability to make sound technical judgments and architectural decisions, considering factors such as performance, security, scalability, and maintainability. Experience in designing and implementing effective monitoring and alarming systems to ensure application health and performance. Ability to identify and promote automation opportunities across the SDLC (development, testing, monitoring, build, and deployment). Soft Skills & Methodology: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proven experience in successfully delivering projects in an Agile environment. 7+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on front-end development and UI architecture. Posting End Date: 28 Feb 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. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. 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. Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements: 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 (NYSE: 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellsfargo For questions on how to search and apply, visit our frequently asked questions.

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Responsibilities

This role involves acting as an advisor to leadership, developing and influencing complex technological solutions across multiple groups, and leading the strategy for resolving highly complex and unique technical challenges across the enterprise. The engineer will provide vision and direction on implementing innovative business solutions while maintaining knowledge of industry best practices.