Lead Database Engineer
Wells Fargo
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Database Engineer to join our Chief Technology Office (CTO). Learn more about the career areas and business divisions at wellsfargo.com.
You will be responsible for creating and managing databases for the organization, including designing, building, installing, and maintaining databases to meet business needs. As you monitor database performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency, you will ensure integrity, availability, and performance of database systems by providing technical support and maintenance. You will assist in capacity planning, space management and data maintenance activities, perform database enhancements, modifications, and database recovery and backup tasks on daily and weekly basis. You will continue to make an impact by developing and maintaining patches for database environments, identifying and recommending database techniques to support business needs, and maintaining database security and disaster recovery procedures.
You will perform troubleshooting and maintenance of multiple databases and resolve any database issues in accurate and timely fashion while providing 12x7 on-call support for complex production problems to include experience with escalation and communication of the problem to senior management.
In this role, you will:
Lead complex or critical database management initiatives that typically involve multiple disciplines and business groups, including database architecture, design, integration and data modeling
Provide the highest technical expertise for the planning, research, design implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases
Review and analyze complex database technologies that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
Design and certify next generation database technologies
Assist in database installations, including troubleshooting and problem resolution
Recommend improvements to web application processing issues and design
Consult with multiple client groups to provide strategic solutions, influencing long range internal and enterprise level database architecture and management strategies
Provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
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
- 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle databases in enterprise environments
- 5+ years of experience with Oracle GoldenGate replication
- 5+ years of expertise in Oracle performance tuning
- 5+ years of experience working with Oracle Exadata platforms
- 5+ years of experience managing Oracle RAC environments.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience administering EDB PostgreSQL
- 3+ years of experience administering Mongo
- 3+ years of experience administering Yugabytes
- Strong background in core database engineering functions, including design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization
- 2+ years of experience using Python for automation or operational tasks
- Experience monitoring databases proactively to identify and resolve issues such as locks, failed updates, and performance bottlenecks
- Experience leading and driving automation initiatives to improve database reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Job Expectations:
- This position will require 12x7 on call support
- Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
- Willingness to work on-site at stated location on the job opening
- This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
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.
$119,000.00 - $206,000.00Benefits
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 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:
1 Apr 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells 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.
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