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: 8+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

Hands-on expertise in Exadata systems Experience in High Availability solutions (RAC, Data Guard) Exadata Machine administration - IB/Roce Switch Maintenance, Storage /Compute Nodes administration, Grid Infrastructure Administration . Exadata Maintenance : Hardware Replacements, Storage/Compute nodes Patching/upgrades, Performance analysis & enhancements Validate recovery readiness and disaster recovery capabilities Shell/Python scripting Automation /Orchestration capabilities. Ability to work under pressure in high-demand environments Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures Improve system resilience and eliminate single points of failure Participate in on-call rotation for critical incidents

Job Expectations: 16X7 Production Support. Expected availability on Saturday/Sunday - While compensatory/Week off could be non- saturday/sunday .

Posting End Date:  

28 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.

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