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Get Access To All JobsAt Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. We're looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.
Wells Fargo Technology sets IT strategy; enhances the design, development, and operations of our systems; optimizes the Wells Fargo infrastructure footprint; provides information security; and enables continuous banking access through in-store, online, ATM, and other channels to Wells Fargo's more than 70 million global customers.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Senior Database Engineer in Charlotte, NC.
Job Role and Responsibility:
In this role, you will lead or participate in database management activities including designing highly complex logical and physical databases. Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts. Perform the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of Process Mining databases. Develop connectors, scripts for extraction and run all extraction jobs. Develop SQL scripts for transformation and run all transformation job. Configure Data Models, data jobs, loads. Configure Event Collection and Data Pools. Test the back end: activity table, transformations, and connectors. Test and fix all gaps in the extraction and transformation jobs. Work on change requests and enhancements. Build initial analyses dashboards & KPIs. Create required documentation for production deployments. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week. Position must appear in person to the location listed as the work address.
Travel required: None.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical field.
Amount and Type of Experience Required: Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or in a related position involving database engineering experience.
Specific Skills Required:
- 4 years of Database Engineering experience
- 2 years of hands-on Implementation experience on Process Mining tools
- 4 years of strong experience in SQL, PQL and Data Analysis.
- Proficient in data aggregation, data modeling and data visualization. Ability to analyze data dashboards, analytics and reports using advanced visualization tools
- Experience developing connectors, SQL Scripts for extraction and transformation with at least one of the databases like oracle, Teradata, MS SQL, etc
Posting End Date:
8 May 2026
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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 Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
At Wells Fargo, we want to satisfy our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. We're looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do.
Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.
Wells Fargo Technology sets IT strategy; enhances the design, development, and operations of our systems; optimizes the Wells Fargo infrastructure footprint; provides information security; and enables continuous banking access through in-store, online, ATM, and other channels to Wells Fargo's more than 70 million global customers.
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. seeks a Senior Database Engineer in Charlotte, NC.
Job Role and Responsibility:
In this role, you will lead or participate in database management activities including designing highly complex logical and physical databases. Lead highly complex data modeling, mapping, integration, and capacity planning efforts. Perform the planning, research, design, implementation, maintenance, and control of Process Mining databases. Develop connectors, scripts for extraction and run all extraction jobs. Develop SQL scripts for transformation and run all transformation job. Configure Data Models, data jobs, loads. Configure Event Collection and Data Pools. Test the back end: activity table, transformations, and connectors. Test and fix all gaps in the extraction and transformation jobs. Work on change requests and enhancements. Build initial analyses dashboards & KPIs. Create required documentation for production deployments. Telecommuting is permitted up to 2 days a week. Position must appear in person to the location listed as the work address.
Travel required: None.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical field.
Amount and Type of Experience Required: Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or in a related position involving database engineering experience.
Specific Skills Required:
- 4 years of Database Engineering experience
- 2 years of hands-on Implementation experience on Process Mining tools
- 4 years of strong experience in SQL, PQL and Data Analysis.
- Proficient in data aggregation, data modeling and data visualization. Ability to analyze data dashboards, analytics and reports using advanced visualization tools
- Experience developing connectors, SQL Scripts for extraction and transformation with at least one of the databases like oracle, Teradata, MS SQL, etc
Posting End Date:
8 May 2026
Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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 Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Database Engineer
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation requirement. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES member body before your first interview so employers have documentation ready when they ask.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find companies that have filed LCAs for database engineering roles. Employers already familiar with LCA certification move faster and avoid delays caused by internal legal review.
Clarify the specialty occupation case for your specific title
Job titles like 'Database Administrator' or 'Data Engineer' cover a wide range of responsibilities. Before your offer letter is finalized, confirm the job description explicitly requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree, to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate steps
LCA certification and consulate preparation are the two steps most likely to delay a database engineer's start date. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages both, so your employer doesn't need prior E-3 experience to get you across the line quickly.
Ask about contractor and consulting firm arrangements early
Many database engineering roles are filled through staffing firms or involve third-party worksites. The E-3 requires the sponsoring employer to be your direct employer of record. Confirm this before accepting an offer structured as a contractor placement.
Align your start date with DOL LCA processing timelines
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your employer must post the LCA at the worksite for ten business days before filing. Build at least three weeks into your offer timeline between signing and your target start date.
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Find Database Engineer JobsDatabase Engineer E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Database Engineer jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Database Engineer roles filtered by E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't flag E-3 eligibility, so you end up cold-filtering employers manually. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already open to E-3 candidates, which cuts out the outreach dead ends that slow most Australian applicants down.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Database Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, database engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be specific to the field, not a generic 'any bachelor's degree' requirement. Roles involving database architecture, query optimization, data modeling, and cloud database management consistently meet this standard.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Database Engineer roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery, no cap, and can be filed at any time of year. H-1B registrations are capped at 85,000 per year and selected by lottery, meaning a qualified database engineer can wait years for a slot. The E-3 approval process is also faster because there's no USCIS petition required for consular processing. For Australians, the E-3 is the more direct and reliable path.
Can I switch database engineering employers on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new visa stamp if your current stamp lists the previous employer. Your E-3 status is employer-specific. If you're already in the U.S., your new employer can file a new I-129 to change your status without requiring you to leave, but the new LCA must be certified before you start with the new company.
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