Technology Director - Database Engineering

Wells Fargo & Company•Iselin, NJ

1d•$215,000 - $355,000

About The Position

Wells Fargo is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Leader to drive the strategy, development, and transformation of Database Engineering. This role is responsible for leading a high-performing team and modernizing infrastructure platforms to support business growth, scalability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

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
10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, preferably within the financial services industry.
10+ years proven track record of leading global engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Proven success in operating within regulated environments and managing technology risk
Experience influencing and aligning senior leaders across complex organizations
Experience in banking, financial services, or other regulated industries

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of senior engineers and technology specialists across database platforms.
Drive the adoption and use of AI.
Oversee the full lifecycle of commercial, open-source, and cloud-based infrastructure products.
Drive large-scale modernization and cloud transformation initiatives across global infrastructure platforms.
Deliver significant improvements in scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.
Contribute to vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and third-party engagements.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and actively engage with external regulators.
Establish and maintain best practices for engineering excellence, reliability, and cost optimization.
Act as a hands-on executive leader, providing both strategic direction and technical oversight.