Lead Database Engineer - Oracle Performance Tuning

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Database Engineer that create and manage databases for the organization, including designing, building, installing, and maintaining databases to meet business needs.

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 data modeling
• Provide the highest technical expertise for the planning, research, design implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases
• 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, including troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Recommend improvements to web application processing issues and design
• 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 recommendation into the future direction of database technology
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ 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 experience in Database Engineering, with a strong focus on Oracle technologies.
• Proven expertise in Oracle Golden Gate setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Deep experience in Oracle performance tuning, including diagnostics, AWR/ASH analysis, and SQL tuning.
• Strong Shell scripting skills and experience in automation of database tasks.
• Experience in managing and supporting high-availability, large-scale database environments.
• Solid understanding of database monitoring tools and SLA management.
• Exposure to MongoDB and experience with sharding and distributed database design is a plus.
• Experience in consulting roles with application teams for performance tuning and architecture reviews.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in database environments.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions and hybrid architectures.
  
  

Posting End Date:

19 Aug 2025

• 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.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.

Applicants With Disabilities

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment And Hiring Requirements

• Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
• Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
  
  

Reference Number

R-480333