Lead Database Engineer

About This Role

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Database Engineer.

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:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Having more than 8 years of Experience as Oracle DBA.
• Resource should be very wells versed in Oracle DB, Exadata, ZDLRA, Veridata , Goldengate 23i.
• Experience in the entire Lifecycle management of the Oracle Products and SDLC process related to Oracle.
  
  

Job Expectations:

• DB Compliance Management
  
  

The organization must maintain compliance with respect to enterprise standards & policies. The Lead Database Engineer will be critical in ensuring -

Product ownership of Oracle related products like Database, Grid Infrastructure, Goldengate, Exadata

Sunrise/Sunset of products

Manage version/release cycles for the products

Manage security baselines & configuration drifts for various oracle products

Alignment with engineering, operations and Application teams for compliance and tracking

Oversight of Vulnerability management

• Driving Platform Reliability & Maintenance
  
  

To meet the 100% compliance target for provisioning, maintenance, and performance testing:

The Lead Database Engineer will establish and enforce standardized maintenance frameworks (e.g; patching, updates, performance testing, Provisioning)

They will coordinate remediation efforts to ensure all deferred maintenance tasks are properly documented and resolved in a timely manner

The role will streamline cross-team collaboration between infrastructure, Database, Compliance and Application teams.

• Implementing Resilient & Future-Proof Infrastructure
  
  

Should Be Capable To Migrate And Transition To Higher Versions, EXADATA Racks, With a Two-region Architecture For Resiliency. The Lead Database Engineer Will

Infrastructure modernization effort, ensuring a smooth transition existing or new data centers

Ensure compliance with resiliency policies by implementing a two-region architecture

Optimize cost, performance, and risk by developing scalable and redundant infrastructure solutions

Develop Near Zero downtime procedures to patching & maintenance activities

• Automation
  
  

Ensuring Standardization and building a robust environment that can self-serve solutions to Database users and DBAs.

Identify & Automate DB routine activities (Patching, Upgrades, DB refresh, Relocations, Switchover & Failovers etc.)

Posting End Date

10 May 2025

• Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
  
  

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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 US: 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.

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-450160