Senior Database Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Database Engineer.

In this role, you will:

• Lead or participate in database management activities including designing highly complex logical and physical databases
• Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts
• Perform the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases
• Design and implement security solutions including Center for Internet Security benchmarks and auditing
• Design and certify next generation database technologies
• Consult with and advise management and multiple clients on high impact data or database management issues, influencing strategic direction
• Provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology
• Develop management policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Oracle Database Administration (11g, 12c, 19c or higher)

Hands-on expertise with:

• Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM/OMS)
• Exadata systems
• RMAN backups and recovery
• ZDLRA (preferred)

Experience with:

• Database patching and upgrades
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting
• High Availability (RAC, Data Guard)

Operational Expertise

• Proven experience in production support environments
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
• Experience handling mission-critical systems with strict SLAs

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in high-demand environments
• Effective communication and cross-team collaboration
• Proactive mindset toward automation and continuous improvement

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in Oracle database administration
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or higher are preferred

Job Expectations:

• Platform Operations & Support

• Manage day-to-day operations including:

• Monitoring, alerts, and incident resolution

• Service requests and change management activities

• Ensure high availability and performance of Oracle databases

OEM / OMS Management

• Administer Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM/OMS):
• Agent lifecycle management and health monitoring
• Patch management and upgrades
• Certificate lifecycle management

Database Administration

• Oversee database performance, availability, and tuning
• Execute backup and recovery strategies
• Ensure data integrity and reliability across environments

ZDLRA (Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance)

• Monitor backup health and integrity
• Validate recovery readiness and disaster recovery capabilities
• Perform regular backup verification and compliance activities

Exadata Platform Coordination

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams for:
• Exadata patching cycles
• Performance optimization
• Issue troubleshooting and resolution

Compliance & Maintenance

• Support mandatory activities including:
• Quarterly security patching
• Certification and audit compliance
• Vulnerability remediation

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures
• Identify and execute automation and optimization opportunities
• Improve system resilience and eliminate single points of failure

On call & Escalation Support

• Participate in on-call rotation for critical incidents
• Provide escalation support during high-severity outages
• Ensure knowledge sharing and backup coverage within the team

Posting End Date:

25 May 2026

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.

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