Senior Lead Technology Resiliency Engineer

About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Technology Resiliency EngineerWe are building a team of senior technology resiliency engineers to define and shape the future of how technology operates at scale within a global financial institution. This role is responsible for designing, influencing, and embedding enterprise‑wide resiliency strategies across platforms, applications, infrastructure, and operating models.The Senior Technology Resiliency Engineer will partner closely with engineering, architecture, risk, cyber security, operations, and business leadership to ensure critical services are resilient by design, aligned to regulatory expectations, and capable of operating through severe but plausible disruption scenarios.This role requires deep technical expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to influence at VP/MD level—bridging engineering reality with strategic intent.In this role, you will:Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Resiliency Strategy & DesignDefine and evolve the enterprise technology resiliency strategy, aligned to business critical services, regulatory expectations, and long‑term technology roadmapsEstablish resiliency design principles and patterns for cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem platforms (e.g., multi‑region, multi‑AZ, active/active, degradation strategies)Influence architecture decisions to ensure resiliency, recoverability, and operability are built in from inception—not retrofittedPartner with enterprise and domain architects to embed resiliency requirements into standards, reference architectures, and engineering practicesCritical Services & Operational ResilienceSupport identification and mapping of Important Business Services and underpinning technology dependenciesTranslate business impact tolerances into actionable technology recovery objectives (RTO, RPO, MTO)Assess end‑to‑end service resilience, identifying single points of failure across applications, data, infrastructure, vendors, and peopleDrive remediation strategies for material resiliency gaps, balancing risk reduction with real‑world delivery constraintsEngineering & Platform EngagementAct as a trusted advisor to engineering teams on fault tolerance, high availability, disaster recovery, and graceful degradationReview major platform and system designs from a resiliency and operability perspectivePromote modern resiliency practices such as:Chaos engineering and failure injectionAutomation‑first recoveryObservability and service‑level indicatorsImmutable infrastructure and infrastructure‑as‑codeGuide the adoption of resiliency tooling and metrics at scaleIncident Preparedness, Testing & LearningShape the firm’s approach to resilience testing, including scenario‑based testing, disaster recovery exercises, and severe‑but‑plausible eventsDesign and participate in enterprise simulation exercises involving technology and business stakeholdersDrive a culture of continuous learning through post‑incident analysis focused on systemic improvement rather than blameEnsure lessons learned feed directly into architecture, standards, and engineering practicesGovernance, Risk & Regulatory AlignmentPartner with Risk, Compliance, and Audit to ensure resiliency practices meet internal policy and external regulatory expectationsContribute to regulatory responses, exams, and remediation programs related to operational and technology resilienceHelp define meaningful, decision‑useful resiliency metrics and management reportingAct as a senior point of expertise during regulatory discussions related to technology resilienceLeadership & InfluenceServe as a subject‑matter leader within the resiliency engineering communityMentor junior engineers and help build resiliency engineering as a distinct capabilityInfluence senior technology leadership by articulating complex technical risk in clear business termsContribute to the long‑term evolution of the bank’s technology operating modelRequired Qualifications:Technical & Domain Expertise7+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education7+ years of experience in large‑scale technology engineering, architecture, SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles7 plus years Proven experience designing and operating highly available, distributed systems in complex enterprise environments7+ years' experience with:Cloud and hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP or equivalent)Disaster recovery and availability patternsData replication and consistency modelsObservability, monitoring, and incident management7+ years' experience influencing architecture and design decisions at scaleDesired Qualifications:Experience in banking, capital markets, or other highly regulated industriesBackground in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or large‑scale production operationsExperience with chaos engineering or large‑scale resilience testingFamiliarity with service management, ITIL, or modern operating model transformationsAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceJob Expectations:Resiliency & Risk ExperienceHands‑on experience with operational resilience, technology resilience, DR, or business continuity in regulated environmentsAbility to translate business impact into technical recovery strategiesFamiliarity with regulatory expectations related to technology and operational resilience (e.g., US, UK, EU financial regulators)Leadership & CommunicationStrong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical and executive audiencesExperience operating in highly matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholdersCredibility to challenge technology decisions constructively and pragmaticallyTrack record of driving change through influence rather than authorityWhat Success Looks Like in This RoleResiliency is designed in, not discovered during incidentsCritical services have clear, tested, and realistic recovery strategiesEngineering teams view resiliency as an enabler of velocity, not a compliance exerciseSenior leaders have confidence in the firm’s ability to withstand disruptionRegulatory discussions shift from assurance‑driven to strategy‑driven conversationsPay RangeReflected 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. $159,000.00 - $305,000.00Benefits 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 benefits401(k) PlanPaid time offDisability benefitsLife insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insuranceParental leaveCritical caregiving leaveDiscounts and savingsCommuter benefitsTuition reimbursementScholarships for dependent childrenAdoption reimbursementPosting End Date:7 Oct 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value Equal OpportunityWells 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.Applicants with DisabilitiesTo request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.Drug and Alcohol PolicyWells 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.SummaryLocation: CHARLOTTE, NC; IRVING, TX; CHANDLER, AZ; ISELIN, NJType: Full time