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# Senior Database Engineer

- **Company:** Wells Fargo
- **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Cyber Security, Databases, Database Design, Programming Tools, Distributed Data Store, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Availability
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56f46116c503f4be

## About the Role

* 4+ years of Database Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
 * 4+ years of logical and physical data modeling experience
 * 4+ years supporting highly available, distributed database systems
 * 4+ years supporting large-scale distributed projects and migrations using Agile / SDLC methodologies
 * 4+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL or YugabyteDB

Desired Skills:

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
 * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
 * Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and delivery tools
 * Strong technical execution and time-management skills
 * Experience leading complex or critical database initiatives
 * Experience working with large transactional or analytical data platforms
 * Experience using industry-standard scripting or development tools
 * Experience supporting databases in a regulated banking or financial environment

## Description

Be a Senior Database Engineer with deep technical expertise in database design, administration, high availability, and operational support for next-generation database platforms such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB. You will join a growing, high-energy team supporting enterprise customers.

As a Senior Database Engineer, you will provide advanced technical expertise across planning, design, implementation, upgrades, patching, capacity planning, and day-to-day operations for NextGen database platforms, including direct technical engagement with vendors.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working across multiple dynamic initiatives simultaneously and collaborating closely with database architects, application teams, information security partners, and leadership at various levels of the organization., * Provide advanced technical expertise for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB database platforms.

 * Partner with DBA teams, architecture, Scrum Masters, product teams, and supporting organizations to deliver efficient, scalable, and consistent solutions.
 * Support successful sprint and release planning using Agile methodologies.
 * Support successful execution of complex and high-impact database initiatives, often involving multiple disciplines and business groups, including architecture, integration, and data modeling.
 * Perform deep-level troubleshooting and problem resolution for complex database issues, driving root-cause analysis and preventive improvements.
 * Recommend improvements to application and database processing, performance, and design.
 * Act as a trusted technical advisor, consulting with application and platform teams to influence enterprise-level database architecture and strategy.
 * Evaluate, design, and validate next-generation database technologies and contribute recommendations toward future platform direction.
 * Manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines; participate in on-call rotations and provide production support when required.
 * Communicate effectively with management, application teams, vendors, and systems administrators.


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