Senior Database Engineer

Join Wells Fargo at an exciting time of growth and innovation. We're looking for individuals eager to be part of an inclusive workforce and build a meaningful, long-term career. In this role, you'll be supported and mentored by experienced team members as you learn the business and develop professionally.
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About this role:

• Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Database Engineer for the Chief Technology Office within the Database and Middleware Operations (DMO) team.

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:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Business Intelligence / Analytics tools (Microsoft PowerBI, Grafana, Tableau, etc.)
• Proven history of analytical skills
• Experience in UNIX/Linux (RHEL or Solaris) and Windows Server
• Experience with Oracle or SQL Server
• Exposure to Golden Gate
• Exposure to exadata
• Experience in Virtualized environments(VMware)
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar enterprise incident/problem management tools
• Ability to follow documented procedures to complete the tasks at hand
• Documentation skills - experience documenting and explaining the approach or methodology that allowed them to solve a problem or reach a conclusion

Job Expectations:

• This position will require 12x7 on call support
• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule
• Ability to work on-site at one of the posted locations
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Job Location:

• 1525 West W T Harris Blvd CHARLOTTE, NC 28262

Pay:

• $120,000

Posting End Date:
16 May 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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