
GSSTech Group
Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)
Dubai, UAEPosted 3 months ago
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- Salary
- AED 40k–70k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are looking for an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments. This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.
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
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