About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a platform architect who will be responsible for designing, building, and enabling a scalable and secure container platform focused on Kubernetes.In this role, you will:
Lead the implementation of complex projects and initiatives that have companywide scope
Assist in the creation of architectural artifacts for key technology initiatives
Participate in the definition of future technology architecture and strategy
Identify medium to high architectural impact projects
Conduct complex technology and system assessments for architecture solutions
Communicate the companywide Architecture strategy and direction to both management and systems related teams
Make decisions in the development and maintenance of architectures
Understand compliance and risk management requirements for supported areas
Ensure applications adhere to established Wells Fargo standards, policies, methodologies and industry best practices
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Architect, design, and implement a scalable, secure, and resilient container platform based on Kubernetes to support the bank's mission critical applications.
Collaborate with application development, DevOps, cloud, and security teams to define and implement containerization strategies that align with business objectives.
Partner with engineering to lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Kubernetes clusters across both public and private cloud environments.
Implement container orchestration best practices, including automated scaling, self-healing, and zero-downtime deployments.
Design and manage continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for containerized applications.
Ensure robust platform security by implementing role-based access controls (RBAC), encryption, network policies, and other security best practices within Kubernetes environments.
Architect and drive adoption of monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
Guide the migration of legacy applications to a containerized environment, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams, helping to build expertise in containerization and Kubernetes technologies while staying up to date on emerging container best practices.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
4+ years of experience focused on containerization and Kubernetes architecture, including experience designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
3+ years of hands-on experience deploying containers into managed Kubernetes environments such as Azure AKS, AWS EKS, or GCP GKE.
2+ years of securing containers and Kubernetes environments including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management.
2+ years working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and infrastructure as code for Kubernetes and container deployments.
Desired Qualifications:
Kubernetes Certified Application Developer (CKAD) or Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA)
GCP/Azure Architect/Developer certifications to demonstrate familiarity and experience with cloud environments.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog for container environments.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture, networking, and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
Experience working in regulated industries, particularly finance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
Job Expectations:
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
Ability to work on-site at approved location listed.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Posting End Date:30 Sep 2024Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.We Value DiversityAt Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.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 US: 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.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 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.Company: WELLS FARGO BANKReq Number: R-399968Updated: Wed Sep 25 02:55:01 UTC 2024Location: CHARLOTTE,North Carolina
