Lead Database Engineer - SQL Server, Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Location:
United States, Minneapolis ▼
Charlotte
Irving
West Des Moines

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

119000.00 - 206000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Lead Database Engineer position with focus on automation solutions for SQL Server database platform. The role involves leading database management initiatives, providing technical expertise, designing next generation database technologies, and developing automation solutions in an Agile environment.

Job Responsibility:

Lead complex or critical database management initiatives
Provide the highest technical expertise for planning, research, design implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases
Review and analyze complex database technologies
Design and certify next generation database technologies
Assist in database installations, including troubleshooting and problem resolution
Recommend improvements to web application processing issues and design
Consult with multiple client groups to provide strategic solutions
Provide technical leadership and recommendation into the future direction of database technology
Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts
Design and implement security solutions including Center for Internet Security benchmarks and auditing
Develop management policies, procedures, standards, and best practices
Provide technical consultation and support in the development of automation solutions
Translate requirements into code for new or existing solutions and projects
Work closely with existing database development staff to complete tasks
Work closely with other teams to understand and document requirements
Troubleshoot and validate data query results
Develop original, intricate solutions and simplifying when feasible to improve maintainability
Participate in system and user acceptance testing tasks
Assure quality, security, and compliance requirements are met
Participate in an on-call rotation if needed

Requirements:

5+ years of Database Engineering experience
5+ years of Database design and administration experience
5+ years of MS SQL Server experience
3+ years of PowerShell scripting experience

Nice to have:

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Passion for developing automated management of a large database environment
Experience with application development and implementation
Experience using System Center Orchestrator (SCORCH) Automation Framework
Experience using Ansible Automation Framework
Experience using Python for automation
Experience using .Net Core
Experience using GitHub for version control and collaboration
Experience with Public Cloud Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database
Experience using Nutanix Database Service (NDB) with SQL Server
Experience using Cohesity Backup and Recovery with SQL Server
Experience with SQL Server Encryption technologies including Extensible Key Management (EKM)
Experience with AI solutions using Tachyon, Google or Microsoft
Experience using Service Now for change management
Experience using JIRA with Agile methodologies for tracking user stories or backlogs
Experience with Agile Scrum (Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Retrospective meetings) and Kanban
Knowledge and understanding of engineering release management
Knowledge and understanding of relational database concepts, querying, requirements gathering, and/or decision support tools
The capability to write and interpret advanced SQL Queries
Knowledge and understanding of API integration to pass JSON payloads
Knowledge and understanding of test-driven solutions development
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Technical working knowledge of layered products, networking concepts and storage system architectures

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 19, 2025

Expiration:
September 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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