Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)

About the role

Requirements

• Key Responsibilities
• - Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.
• - Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives.
• - Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.
• - Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures.
• - Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.
• - Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.
• - Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• - Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
• - Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.
• - Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• - Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.
• - Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.
• Required Technical Skills
• MongoDB Administration
• - Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB Database Administration.
• - Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components.
• - Strong experience with:
• - MongoDB Replica Sets
• - MongoDB Sharding
• - MongoDB Ops Manager
• - MongoDB Backup & Restore mechanisms
• - Database patching and upgrades
• - Performance tuning and optimization
• - Database migrations
• - Mongo Query Language (MQL)
• Operating Systems
• - Strong working knowledge of:
• - Unix
• - Linux operating systems
• Database Technologies
• - Experience working with Open Source database technologies.
• - Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage.
• Automation & Scripting (Nice to Have)
• - Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:
• - Ansible
• - Jenkins
• - Terraform
• - Experience with scripting languages including:
• - Bash
• - Python
• Delivery Methodology
• - Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• - Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.
• - Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices.
• Required Competencies
• - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.
• - Excellent professional communication skills.
• - Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities.
• - Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously.
• - Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams.
• Preferred Experience
• - 4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments.
• - Banking or Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
• - Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.
• Preferred Certifications
• - MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable.
• - Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• - Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.
• - Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives.
• - Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.
• - Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures.
• - Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.
• - Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.
• - Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• - Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
• - Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.
• - Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• - Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.
• - Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.

Skills

• MongoDB Administration
• MongoDB Replica Sets
• MongoDB Sharding
• MongoDB Ops Manager
• MongoDB Backup & Restore
• Database patching
• Database upgrades
• Performance tuning
• Database migrations
• Mongo Query Language (MQL)
• Unix
• Linux
• Open Source database technologies
• Ansible
• Jenkins
• Terraform
• Bash
• Python