Database Engineer jobs in Oakland, CA

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About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Cassandra Database Engineer to administer Cassandra database technology. This role is part of the Digital Technology and Innovation group in our Technology Organization. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .

In this role, you will:

• Installation and adminstration of Cassandra databases
• Documentation of guides for production database administrators
• Defining standards for installation, deployment, security, authentication and authorization, management policies and best practices
• Defining and implementing backup and restoration strategies
• Defining and implementing monitoring and alarming strategies
• Perform the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of server class databases
• Consult with and advise management and multiple clients on high impact data or database management issues, influencing strategic direction.

Required Qualifications, US:

• 4 years of experience with implementing and administrating Cassandra database
• 4 years experience with Datastax Cassandra
• 4 years of experience with Datastax Ops Centre backup/restoration and monitoring/alarm implementation
• 4 years of experience with Ansible automation tool or equivalent
• 4 years of Shell or Python or Perl experience

Desired Certifications and Qualifications:

• Datastax Certified Cassandra Administrator
• Datastax Certified Cassandra Developer
• Proven experience with Mongodb or other SQL and NoSQL databases a plus
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Demonstrated experience with UNIX and Shell Scripting
• Demonstrated experience in designing for  high volume OLTP applications 
• Demonstrated experience in Change Management and SDLC
• Experience with Version Control System such as Git
• Experience with Issue and Tracking software such as Jira

Pay Range

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides all eligible full- and part-time employees with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their physical and financial health and to help them make the most of their financial future. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Careers for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Critical Caregiving Leave
• Discounts and Savings
• Health Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption Reimbursement

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace.  Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.