Senior Database Engineer

Wells Fargo Bank•Chandler, AZ

2d•$100,000 - $196,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The successful candidate must be comfortable working across multiple dynamic initiatives simultaneously and collaborating closely with database architects, application teams, information security partners, and leadership at various levels of the organization.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.