STEM OPT Senior Database Reliability Engineer Jobs
Senior Database Reliability Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM-designated CIP codes, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an I-983 training plan tied to your database engineering or computer science degree.
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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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Database Reliability Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches the role
Check that your degree's CIP code falls under computer science, information technology, or a related STEM category recognized by USCIS. Database engineering roles typically align with CIP 11.0701 (computer science) or 14.0901 (computer engineering), but your DSO confirms the exact match.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before applying
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you invest time in interviews. STEM OPT authorization depends on this, and not every employer in database infrastructure has completed enrollment, even at large tech organizations.
Build an I-983 training plan around database reliability work
Your I-983 must map specific learning objectives to your STEM degree. For this role, document how tasks like chaos engineering, failover testing, and query optimization connect to your academic coursework in systems design, distributed computing, or data architecture.
Target employers with active database infrastructure teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have sponsored STEM OPT and H-1B candidates in database and systems reliability roles. This shows you which companies already understand the I-983 process and won't need educating on STEM OPT compliance obligations.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
STEM OPT requires employers to pay you the same wage as similarly situated U.S. workers. Pull the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area from the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you can flag any gap with your employer's HR team.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS recommends filing the I-765 extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Your authorization continues during the pending period only if you filed on time, so coordinate your start date with your employer's onboarding timeline accordingly.
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Find Senior Database Reliability Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Database Reliability Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, computer engineering, or information systems. The role itself must also connect to that degree. Your DSO will confirm the CIP code match when approving your I-983 training plan. USCIS ultimately adjudicates the extension, but a strong degree-to-role connection is the foundation of a clean application.
How do I know if a Senior Database Reliability Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly and request written confirmation before signing an offer. You can also reference the E-Verify employer search tool to look up participating employers by company name. STEM OPT authorization is void if your employer isn't enrolled, so confirming this early in the interview process protects your timeline and avoids last-minute complications.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a database reliability role?
Your I-983 must describe how the job's practical training relates to your STEM degree. For a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, list specific learning goals tied to your coursework: designing high-availability systems, implementing automated failover, optimizing query performance, and managing incident response. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO approves it before you can begin or extend work.
Where can I find Senior Database Reliability Engineer jobs that sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a track record of sponsoring F-1 students in technical roles. Searching there narrows your list to companies already set up to support your I-983 and STEM OPT compliance requirements, rather than having to manually verify each employer's eligibility status yourself.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery before my extension ends?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT expires and your status is still valid on April 1, cap-gap protection extends your OPT authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working for the same E-Verify-enrolled employer during this period. USCIS issues an updated EAD reflecting the cap-gap extension once your petition receipt is confirmed.
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