Lead Database Engineer

$111,100 - $217,200/Yr

Wells Fargo - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

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About the position

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Database Engineer to join the Database & Middleware Engineering (DME) team, focusing on the EnterpriseDB PostgreSQL platform. This role involves leading complex database management initiatives, providing technical expertise in database architecture, design, and integration, and collaborating with various business groups to influence long-term database strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex or critical database management initiatives involving multiple disciplines and business groups.
• Provide technical expertise for planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases.
• Review and analyze complex database technologies requiring in-depth evaluation.
• Design and certify next generation database technologies.
• Assist in database installations, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Recommend improvements to web application processing issues and design.
• Consult with client groups to provide strategic solutions and influence database architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and recommendations for future database technology direction.
• Collaborate with peers and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Database Engineering experience or equivalent through work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years building and supporting PostgreSQL database environments in a regulated banking or financial industry.
• Experience automating database processes.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Ansible, and Python.
• Experience with high availability and clustering technologies (e.g., WAL replication, streaming replication, Patroni).
• Experience with backup/recovery using Barman and pg_basebackup.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Postgres Enterprise Manager (PEM), Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Experience with maintenance of PostgreSQL including resource utilization and performance analysis.
• Experience leading complex database projects such as data center migration or automation initiatives.
• Experience building databases on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) such as Nutanix.
• Experience working within the product model with understanding of Agile methodologies using Jira.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 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