Lead Database Engineer

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Database Engineer in the IT Service Operations group.

In this role, you will:

Be a lead database engineer, specifically with highest technical expertise in design, administration, high availability, and operational support experience with the next generation database platforms like MongoDB, PostgreSQL, YugabyteDB, will join a growing and high energy team supporting enterprise Customers. As a Lead database Engineer, you will be responsible for providing the highest technical expertise for the planning, design, implementation, upgrade, patching, capacity planning, and day to day operations for the NextGen database platforms including technical communications with the vendor. This role will also provide oversight, mentoring, and leadership to less experienced on-shore and off-shore staff. The successful candidate must be comfortable working on multiple dynamic projects simultaneously, collaborating with database architects, application teams, information security teams, and leadership at all levels of the organization. 

Responsibilities for this role in working on an enterprise team supporting large, complex databases include the following:

Provide the highest technical expertise for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of the organization's MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases, engaging with DBA teams, architecture, Scrum Master, Product and supporting teams to create efficient and consistent solutions. Assure successful sprint and release planning following agile development methodology. Lead the most complex or critical MongoDB initiatives that typically involve multiple disciplines and multiple business groups, including database architecture, other Core Engineering teams, design, integration, and/or data modeling. Provide highest level of expertise in complex databases troubleshooting and problem resolution and drive continuous process improvement as preventive actions. Recommend improvements to web application processing issues and design. As the recognized technical expert, consult extensively with multiple client groups to provide strategic solutions, influencing long-range internal and enterprise-level data/ database architecture and management strategies. Design and certify next generation database technologies and provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology. Able to handle multiple/conflicting projects and deadlines; able to work on call and provide production support in extended shifts. Demonstrate proficient communication skills with management, application teams, vendors, and systems administrators.

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
5+ years of Logical + Physical Data Modeling experience.
5+ years of supporting highly available distributed databases.
5+ years of experience in supporting software development life cycle/Agile for large-scale distributed technology projects and migrations.
4+ years of MongoDB and PostgreSQL experience.

Desired Skills

Prefer experience with YugabyteDB

Experience supporting database implementations in a regulated banking or financial industry.

Knowledgeable in the Python programming or scripting language

Experience in leading the complex or critical data/ database management initiatives and projects.
Experience with large data sets, transactional platforms, or a combination of both

Experience building and supporting a MongoDB Ops Manager environment.
Experience implementing OIDC and/or LDAP authorization and authentication for database security.
Experience supporting PostgreSQL databases scaled across data centers.
Experience with MongoDB cluster migration and supporting MongoDB Shards
Experience with backup and restore of MongoDB databases using LVM snapshots and Ops Manager backups.
In-depth understanding of MongoDB HA strategies, including replica sets.
Experience in defining PostgreSQL disaster recovery plan.
Experience with setting and tuning MongoDB and PostgreSQL system parameters
Experience using MongoDB Ops Manager and PostgreSQL Enterprise Manager.
Experience with Jira and Agile delivery
MongoDB certification
PostgreSQL/Cloud certification
Exposure to Artificial Intelligence and GenAI

Job Expectations:

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Position will require onsite presence from any of the listed location

There is no relocation allowance for this role

Pay Range
 

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. 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.

$119,000.00 - $224,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 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

Posting End Date:

10 Apr 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.

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.

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:

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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.