Lead Specialty Software Engineer

Wells Fargo is hiring a Lead Specialty Software Engineer in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, US, offering a competitive salary of $148,524.53. This senior role leads the design, implementation, and operation of large‑scale, highly available Oracle and MongoDB platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise‑grade Oracle and MongoDB databases in active‑active, high‑availability configurations.
• Lead a team of DBAs and engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Design resilient data models that support millions of daily transactions and enable horizontal scaling.
• Implement disaster‑recovery, backup, and performance‑tuning strategies to meet stringent SLA requirements.
• Collaborate with application, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and capacity planning.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Oracle database administration, including active‑active architectures.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience managing large‑scale MongoDB deployments.
• Proven track record designing high‑throughput, low‑latency data solutions for enterprise environments.
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding technical teams.
• Expertise in performance tuning, replication, sharding, and disaster recovery.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or MongoDB Certified DBA.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for database workloads.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory compliance (PCI, GDPR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $148,524.53
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement savings with company match
• Flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off
• Professional development and certification support

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of databases will I manage in this role?

You will be responsible for both Oracle and MongoDB databases, focusing on high‑availability, active‑active architectures and large‑scale transaction processing.

Is leadership experience required?

Yes, the role expects proven technical leadership, including mentoring DBAs and guiding architectural decisions.

What is the salary for this position?

The position offers a fixed salary of $148,524.53 per year.