Wells Fargo

Lead Oracle Database Engineer

Wells Fargo$119K — $206K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent
  • 5+ years supporting software development life cycle for large-scale projects
  • 5+ years leading Database Engineering projects in large organizations
  • 5+ years expertise with Oracle Exadata and ZDLRA
  • 5+ years with RMAN backup, recovery, and performance engineering
  • 5+ years supporting Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Deep knowledge of backup and restore technologies and processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex database management initiatives across disciplines
  • Provide technical expertise for enterprise database infrastructure
  • Review and analyze complex database technologies
  • Design and certify next-generation database technologies
  • Assist in database installations, patching, and upgrades
  • Consult with client groups to provide strategic database solutions
  • Manage the Oracle Control Plane in support of the database estate

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance and critical illness insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Oracle Database Engineer to join Oracle Database Engineering team.


In this role, you will:

  • Lead complex or critical database management initiatives that typically involve multiple disciplines and business groups, including database architecture, design, integration, and engineering.
  • Provide the highest technical expertise for the planning, research, design implementation, maintenance, and control of enterprise class database infrastructure.
  • Review and analyze complex database technologies that require in depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
  • Design and certify next generation database technologies
  • Assist in database installations, patching and upgrades, including troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Consult with multiple client groups to provide strategic solutions, influencing long range internal and enterprise level database architecture and management strategies
  • Provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology
  • Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
  • Manage the Oracle Control Plane (OEM) in support of the entire Oracle database estate, including Exadata, ZDLRA, GoldenGate, and oracle databases.


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 experience in supporting software development life cycle for large-scale distributed technology projects and migrations
  • 5+ years of experience leading Database Engineering projects within large organizations
  • 5+ years of expertise and experience with Oracle Exadata and Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance (ZDLRA)
  • 5+ years of rman backup, recovery and performance engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience supporting Oracle Enterprise Manager, including administration, monitoring, alerting and infrastructure management.
  • Deep knowledge of database backup and restore technologies and processes, including backup design, scheduling, restore procedures, and backup compliance and audit reporting
  • Strong Background in Exadata machine administration or other UNIX System Administration experience
  • Experience with Oracle Maximum Availability Architecture including Oracle Real Application Clustering (RAC), Data Guard and Golden Gate
  • Experience in leading complex or critical data/ database management initiatives and projects.


Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with automation especially leveraging Ansible and Python.
  • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools
  • Knowledgeable in programming or scripting language
  • Experience with large data sets, transactional platforms, or a combination of both
  • Experience managing one or more industry-standard development tools or scripting languages
  • Strong technical and task/timeline-oriented skills necessary to ensure projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Good analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


Job Expectations:

  • Work collaboratively with Architect, Engineers and Operations team to deliver best in class Oracle Database solutions and services.
  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position

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 - $206,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit 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:

23 Aug 2026

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

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