Senior Database Engineer
About This Role
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Database Engineer in the IT Service Operations group. In this role, you will be a Senior Database Engineer with deep technical expertise in database design, administration, high availability, and operational support for next-generation database platforms such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB. You will join a growing, high-energy team supporting enterprise customers. As a Senior Database Engineer, you will provide advanced technical expertise across planning, design, implementation, upgrades, patching, capacity planning, and day-to-day operations for NextGen database platforms, including direct technical engagement with vendors.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical expertise for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB database platforms.
- Partner with DBA teams, architecture, Scrum Masters, product teams, and supporting organizations to deliver efficient, scalable, and consistent solutions.
- Support successful sprint and release planning using Agile methodologies.
- Support successful execution of complex and high-impact database initiatives, often involving multiple disciplines and business groups, including architecture, integration, and data modeling.
- Perform deep-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex database issues, driving root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.
- Recommend improvements to application and database processing, performance, and design.
- Act as a trusted technical advisor, consulting with application and platform teams to influence enterprise-level database architecture and strategy.
- Evaluate, design, and validate next-generation database technologies and contribute recommendations toward future platform direction.
- Manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines; participate in on-call rotations and provide production support when required.
- Communicate effectively with management, application teams, vendors, and systems administrators.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
- 4+ years of logical and physical data modeling experience
- 4+ years supporting highly available, distributed database systems
- 4+ years supporting large-scale distributed projects and migrations using Agile / SDLC methodologies
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL or YugabyteDB
Desired Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and delivery tools
- Strong technical execution and time-management skills
- Experience leading complex or critical database initiatives
- Experience working with large transactional or analytical data platforms
- Experience using industry-standard scripting or development tools
- Experience supporting databases in a regulated banking or financial environment
Job Expectations
- No Visa sponsorship available for this position.
- This position requires working at one of the posted locations in a hybrid environment.
- No relocation allowance for this position.
Pay Range
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
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
Posting End Date
2 Aug 2026
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Drug and Alcohol Policy
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Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements
Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.