Senior Database Engineer

Wells Fargo

Closes tomorrow

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Chandler, AZIrving, TXWest Des Moines, IACharlotte, NCMinneapolis, MN
Salary
$100,000–$179,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 17, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $140k
$88k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $136,475–$200,050 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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

Wells Fargo currently has 81 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,018–$224,000 across 47 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Database Engineer

Wells Fargo is hiring a Senior Database Engineer to join its Enterprise Database Management team, where you will design, build, install, and maintain databases using SQL Server and other advanced technologies. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading complex data modeling, capacity planning, and security solutions while leveraging AI-assisted tools for automation and performance tuning. You will work closely with the Database Center of Excellence to provide architectural guidance and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring seamless database operations across large-scale distributed systems. The role requires extensive experience in SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, DevOps practices, and Linux environments, along with a solid understanding of AI/ML concepts applied to database management. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation by integrating intelligent automation and predictive analytics into the enterprise database landscape at Wells Fargo.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and implementation of highly complex logical and physical databases.
  • Design and implement security solutions for database systems, including auditing.
  • Utilize AI-assisted tools to automate routine database operations and health checks.
  • Develop predictive analytics models to proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
  • Provide technical leadership in adopting AI-driven database management solutions.
  • Certify next-generation database technologies and automation frameworks.
  • Consult with management on high-impact data or database management issues.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in MS SQL Server database management and query optimization
  • Extensive background in supporting large-scale distributed database technology projects and migrations
  • Demonstrated knowledge of data replication, recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning
  • Experience with AI-assisted tools for automating routine database operations and performance tuning
  • Strong technical leadership and communication skills to influence strategic direction and manage high-risk projects

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