About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Data Architecture Technology Director in technology as part of Commercial and Corporate & Investment Banking Technology (CCIBT) to oversee the design and delivery of architecture solutions for our Commercial Bank. The Data Architecture Technology Director will drive the technical vision and strategy, translate business demands to product capabilities and develop a target architecture modernisation roadmap that supports consumer/client consumption. Data Architecture experience is essential for this position. This role will lead experienced Data Architects in defining architecture patterns and solving business and technical challenges. The Technology Director will work closely with our Principal Architect responsible for Data and with Product Owners and Product Managers to assist on technical aspects of product design. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and has experience negotiating, collaborating, and influencing change across multiple organisational levels within the technology and business teams. In this role, you will: Manage a team of Data Architects and Architects specialising in functional design Focus on delivering commitments aligned to enterprise strategic priorities Build support for strategies with business and technology leaders Guide development of target states and roadmaps in collaboration with Business and Technology partners Provide oversight to software craftsmanship, security, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions developed by the teams or third party providers Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals Represent CCIBT at the Bank’s central CDO team’s governance forums Liaise between CDO and Technology and Business partners Influence Technology and Business partners towards better Data Architecture practice and designs Maintain a strong focus on delivering business value through effective Data Architecture Interface with external agencies, regulatory bodies or industry forums Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Technology Strategic Leadership Develop and guide a culture of talent development to meet business objectives and strategy Required Qualifications: Experience in Technology Strategic Leadership, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Management or leadership experience Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field Proven experience in data architecture, data modeling, and analytics Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) Strong knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and ETL processes Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Experience with data governance and regulatory compliance is a plus Posting End Date: 26 Feb 2026 *Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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