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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Oracle Database Engineer - **Company:** Wells Fargo - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $206,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Big Data, Unix, Cluster Analysis, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Loss, Oracle Data Guard, Programming Tools, Oracle Exadata, Python (Programming Language), Network Control, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Database Backup - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A98DC95A72824C1E9DE80DFF2E1FE4FC/job/ ## About the Role * 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. ## Description * 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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