About the Role
We are seeking an experienced MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and support enterprise database environments across both MongoDB and multiple SQL/NoSQL database platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring database availability, security, performance, scalability, and operational excellence for mission-critical systems.
This role is ideal for a DBA with strong MongoDB expertise and hands-on experience supporting production database environments.
Key Responsibilities
MongoDB Administration
- Administer, maintain, and optimize MongoDB databases in production and non-production environments.
- Configure and manage MongoDB Replica Sets, Sharding, Backup & Recovery.
- Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, and health checks.
- Monitor database availability, utilization, and performance.
- Implement database security, user access management, and governance.
Database Operations
- Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise database platforms.
- Monitor database environments and resolve incidents promptly.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
- Support application deployments involving database releases and schema changes.
- Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.
- Ensure database environments meet High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) requirements.
Performance Tuning
- Identify and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
- Optimize queries, indexing strategies, schema design, and resource utilization.
- Conduct capacity planning and performance forecasting.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve database efficiency.
Cross-Platform Database Support
Support and administer multiple database technologies, including:
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle (preferred)
- Redis
- Cassandra
- Elasticsearch
- Other modern SQL and NoSQL databases
Monitoring & Incident Management
- Monitor database health using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Troubleshoot production issues and performance degradation.
- Ensure database SLAs are consistently achieved.
- Participate in on-call support when required.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- At least 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
- Strong hands-on experience administering MongoDB in production environments.
- Experience managing multiple SQL and NoSQL database platforms.
Required Technical Skills
- MongoDB (Replica Sets, Sharding, Backup & Recovery, Security)
- SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or equivalent RDBMS
- NoSQL technologies such as Redis, Cassandra, or Elasticsearch
- Linux/Unix administration
- Shell, PowerShell, or Python scripting
- Database monitoring and observability tools
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR)
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Ansible)
- Experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical systems
- MongoDB Certification is an advantage
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment
What We're Looking For
We are looking for candidates with:
- Strong MongoDB administration expertise
- Solid DBA experience across multiple database platforms
- Hands-on SQL and NoSQL knowledge
- Database monitoring and troubleshooting experience
- Performance tuning and capacity planning expertise
- Production support and operations experience
- Minimum 4 years of relevant DBA experience
