Senior Database Engineer

Senior Database Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Database Engineer

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in database management activities including designing highly complex logical and physical databases
• Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts
• Perform the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases
• Design and implement security solutions including Center for Internet Security benchmarks and auditing
• Design and certify next generation database technologies
• Consult with and advise management and multiple clients on high impact data or database management issues, influencing strategic direction
• Provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology
• Develop management policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
• 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

Required Qualifications for Europe, Middle East & Africa only:

• Experience in Database Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Drive & Improve the Databases efficiency and effectiveness of the channel of business he/she lead for .      
  Expert  in database infrastructure, tools, methodologies, process, backup and recovery , disaster recovery      
  Expert in Oracle RAC     
  Expert in advanced database concepts like multi-directional replication and 19c implementation and troubleshooting skills
  Hands on experience on multitenant architecture      
  Proficient in shell scripting or Powershell scripting
   database maintenance and migration knowledge desirable     
  Hands on in supporting complex end to end database projects.     
  Experience in handling large TB databases
  Desired -  L2 knowledge on Oracle, PostgreSQL, Yugabtye server databases     
  Review/Prepare/Deploy the Database plan for the Change Requests & Work Requests for Production and Non -production environments     
  Primary DBA for the set of applications in the line of business     
  Single point of Database technical contact for the channel of business he /she leads for.      
  Fine tune the database and the application batch programs in collaboration with application teams.

Job Expectations:

• Should be flexible and able to lead the team & guide them technically
  Self driven and contribute with initiatives & Process improvement

Posting End Date: 

30 Jul 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.

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 Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

 

Wells 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.