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:

• Experience in Database Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016 and above) in large‑scale enterprise environments  
• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture (Engine internals, storage, memory, TempDb, transaction logs)                                            
• Expertise in Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and other High Availability / Disaster Recovery (HA/DR)                                            
• Proven skills in performance tuning (query optimization, indexing strategies, wait stats, execution plans)                                            
  Ability to troubleshoot L2 level production incidents, provide RCA as per SLAs 
• Leads technical discussions during major incidents, ensuring clear and concise communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset for production systems
• Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive actions
• Automation experience using Python/PowerShell

Job Expectations:

• The role involves providing L2 production support for large‑scale, enterprise SQL Server environments, with a strong focus on high availability, performance, and platform stability for mission‑critical systems.

• The role requires Expertise in SQL Server architecture, HA/DR technologies, and performance tuning.
  Responsibilities include 12×7 production support, incident troubleshooting with RCA delivery within SLAs, proactive capacity and performance management, and execution of patching, technology refresh, and build activities.

• The engineer also ensures standardized maintenance, security, and compliance across the SQL estate.

Posting End Date: 

*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.

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