Lead Oracle Database Engineer

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Oracle Database Engineer to join the Oracle Database Engineering team. 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 engineering. You will provide the highest technical expertise for the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of enterprise-class database infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• 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, patching, and upgrades, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• 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 recommendations into the future direction of database technology.
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.
• Manage the Oracle Control Plane (OEM) in support of the entire Oracle database estate, including Exadata, ZDLRA, GoldenGate, and Oracle databases.
• Work collaboratively with Architects, Engineers, and Operations teams to deliver best-in-class Oracle Database solutions and services.

Requirements

• 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 the software development life cycle for large-scale distributed technology projects and migrations.
• 5+ years of experience leading Database Engineering projects within large organizations.
• 5+ years of expertise and experience with Oracle Exadata and Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA).
• 5+ years of RMAN backup, recovery, and performance engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle Enterprise Manager, including administration, monitoring, alerting, and infrastructure management.
• Deep knowledge of database backup and restore technologies and processes, including backup design, scheduling, restore procedures, and backup compliance and audit reporting.
• Strong background in Exadata machine administration or other UNIX System Administration experience.
• Experience with Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture, including Oracle Real Application Clustering (RAC), Data Guard, and GoldenGate.
• Experience leading complex or critical data/database management initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation, especially leveraging Ansible and Python.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools.
• Knowledgeable in programming or scripting languages.
• Experience with large data sets, transactional platforms, or a combination of both.
• Experience managing one or more industry-standard development tools or scripting languages.
• Strong technical and task/timeline-oriented skills necessary to ensure projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid work schedule.

Pay

Reflected pay range is the base pay range offered for this position: $119,000.00 - $206,000.00. 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.

Benefits

• 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

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.