Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Database Engineer with expertise in MongoDB to join its dynamic Database Technology Engineering team within Core Infrastructure Services, supporting critical database platforms for enterprise customers. The role involves providing technical leadership for the planning, design, implementation, and day-to-day operations of MongoDB databases, including capacity planning and vendor communication. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, driving standard operational practices, and participating in an on-call rotation. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with NoSQL and relational database administration, specifically 4+ years with MongoDB and 3+ years with MongoDB Ops Manager, along with knowledge of Ansible, Terraform, Azure IaaS, and OpenID Connect. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a regulated banking environment, supporting large-scale distributed databases across multiple data centers.
Skills
MongoDB
Terraform
Ansible
MongoDB Ops Manager
Azure IaaS
OpenID Connect
Microsoft Entra ID
Python
Java
Jira
Kerberos
LDAP
LVM
CI/CD
Replica Sets
Sharding
Schema Design
System Tuning
What you'll do
Lead the design, implementation, and upgrade of MongoDB database platforms.
Develop high availability solutions for critical enterprise applications.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to less experienced staff.
Streamline operational support practices through automation and tooling.
Drive adoption of standard operational practices for highly available solutions.
Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 database operations support.
What we're looking for
5+ years of database design and administration experience (NoSQL and Relational)
4+ years of MongoDB experience, including Ops Manager
3+ years of supporting highly available distributed databases
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Experience implementing Kerberos and/or LDAP authorization and authentication with MongoDB
In-depth understanding of MongoDB HA strategies, including replica sets
Experience in writing MongoDB Schema using Mongos and tuning system parameters
Market check
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$138,760–$213,480.
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$138,760–$213,480
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$140,750–$211,200
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Employer
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is one of the largest banks in the United States, providing banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services nationwide. Industry: Banking & Financial Services
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