About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Data Engineer

In this role, you will:
- Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as key participant in large scale software planning for the Technology area
- Design, develop, and run tooling to discover problems in data and applications and report the issues to engineering and product leadership
- Review and analyze complex software enhancement initiatives for business, operational or technical improvements that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
- Make decisions in complex and multi-faceted data engineering situations requiring understanding of software package options and programming language and compliance requirements that influence and lead Technology to meet deliverables and drive organizational change
- Strategically collaborate and consult with internal partners to resolve highly risky data engineering challenges

Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following:



work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
- 5 - 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Enterprise Data Platforms.
- 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data modernization initiatives.
- Solid hands-on expertise with:
- Python
- Apache Spark / PySpark
- SQL
- ETL/ELT Design
- API Integration
- Deep understanding of:
- Lakehouse Architecture
- Medallion Architecture
- Data Warehousing Concepts
- Data Governance
- Metadata Management
- Data Quality Frameworks
- Proven experience with any cloud platforms:
- Azure
- Microsoft Fabric
- Databricks
- GCP
- Experience migrating large-scale data environments from on-premise to cloud.
- Experience in HR, Workforce, Talent, Payroll, or Enterprise Data domains.
- Exposure to AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI

📌 Lead Data Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 WELLS FARGO BANK
📍 Hyderabad