Lead Oracle Database Engineer

Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC

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 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:

23 Aug 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:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

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

Posted 2026-08-14

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