Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Database Engineer that create and manage databases for the organization, including designing, building, installing, and maintaining databases to meet business needs.
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
- 5+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Hands-on experience in Database Engineering, with a strong focus on Oracle technologies.
- Proven expertise in Oracle Golden Gate setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Deep experience in Oracle performance tuning, including diagnostics, AWR/ASH analysis, and SQL tuning.
- Strong Shell scripting skills and experience in automation of database tasks.
- Experience in managing and supporting high-availability, large-scale database environments.
- Solid understanding of database monitoring tools and SLA management.
- Exposure to MongoDB and experience with sharding and distributed database design is a plus.
- Experience in consulting roles with application teams for performance tuning and architecture reviews.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in database environments.
- Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions and hybrid architectures.
21 Aug 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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