Senior Database Engineer

About the 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.

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.

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

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

Pay

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $196,000.00. 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