Wells Fargo

Platform Services Manager

Wells Fargo$143K — $224K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Systems Engineering or Technology Architecture experience
  • Demonstrated systems thinking mindset
  • Proven critical thinking capability with engineering experience
  • Deep experience operating in engineering-led environments
  • Working knowledge of enterprise architecture domains
  • Experience supporting applications across hybrid environments
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues architecturally

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex initiatives with high-level systems consultation for technology teams
  • Participate in large-scale planning for systems operations
  • Analyze complex technical challenges and escalated support issues
  • Make decisions on technical changes and enhancements
  • Consult with engineering teams on design changes
  • Collaborate with peers to resolve systems support issues

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a strong systems thinking leader for end-to-end ownership of platform services, ensuring alignment between business needs, customer experience, and technology delivery. This role acts as the bridge between engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to drive reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of enterprise platforms.

PSMs oversee the lifecycle of services—from planning and delivery through ongoing optimization—while ensuring high availability, performance, and customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex, broad impact initiatives including provision of high level systems consultation for the technology teams
  • Work as key participant in large scale planning of computer systems and network infrastructure for Systems Operations functional area
  • Review and analyze complex technical challenges, as well as escalated support issues related to core business solutions that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors, such as alternatives, enhancements, periodic systems reviews, or improvements to existing systems
  • Make decisions on technical changes and enhancements
  • Consult with engineering team on change design requiring solid understanding of technical process controls or standards that influence and drive new initiatives
  • Collaborate and consult with technical peers, colleagues, and mid to more experienced level managers to resolve systems support issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Technology Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated systems thinking mindset with the ability to understand complex, interconnected platform ecosystems (applications, infrastructure, data, and operational processes) and anticipate downstream impacts of changes across the environment
  • Proven critical thinking capability grounded in engineering experience, including the ability to decompose complex problems, identify root causes, and drive structured, data-informed decision making
  • Deep experience operating in engineering-led environments (e.g., platform engineering, SRE, DevOps, or infrastructure), with strong technical fluency across distributed systems and enterprise architectures
  • Working knowledge of enterprise architecture domains (application, data, infrastructure, and cloud), with the ability to interpret and support architecture designs within L2 production support contexts
  • Experience supporting applications across hybrid environments, including on-prem data center platforms, virtualized infrastructure, and public/private cloud architectures (e.g., Azure, distributed platforms), with an understanding of underlying infrastructure dependencies
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues through an architectural lens, leveraging knowledge of application flows, data movement, caching, messaging, and upstream/downstream dependencies to accelerate root cause identification
  • Familiarity with architectural artifacts and standards, such as logical/physical architecture diagrams, L2/L3 architecture specifications, system inventories, and application portfolios, and the ability to use them effectively in incident and change analysis
  • Understanding of non-functional architecture principles (resiliency, scalability, availability, performance, and fault tolerance) and how they manifest in production behavior and incident patterns

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to work on‑site at posted location
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Pay Range

Reflected 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.

$143,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:

26 Jun 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Wells Fargo internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry exposure, professional skills development, and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment offers. Interns at Wells Fargo work on real projects, solve actual challenges, and gain the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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246,577 employees
Market Cap
$155.2 billion
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Net Income
$3.3 billion
Founded
1852
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