Senior Database Engineer – MongoDB
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Job Summary
The Senior Infrastructure Tech Lead (MongoDB) is responsible for leading the design architecture and optimisation of enterprise MongoDB platforms providing deep technical expertise across database engineering security automation and performance while partnering with stakeholders to deliver scalable secure and reliable database solutions aligned to business needs.
- Lead the design architecture and implementation of enterprise MongoDB solutions ensuring scalability resilience and alignment with business requirements
- Drive database security compliance and governance practices ensuring adherence to organisational and industry standards
- Partner with application teams architects and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end database solutions and provide expert technical guidance
- Build and enhance automation capabilities using DevOps tools improving operational efficiency deployment consistency and platform reliability
- Lead database performance tuning troubleshooting and optimisation activities acting as the escalation point for complex and critical incidents
- Create and deliver technical documentation workshops and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences while mentoring team members and sharing best practices
Additional Information: Flexible working hours may be required to support critical systems and maintenance activities. Youll be part of a collaborative high-performing team focused on innovation continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Deep expertise in MongoDB architecture design and administration across on-premises (OpenShift) and cloud environments including AWS and Azure
- Strong knowledge of database security encryption auditing and compliance with the ability to implement and maintain secure database platforms
- Hands-on experience with automation and DevOps tooling such as Ansible Jenkins Terraform and scripting to improve operational efficiency
- Proven capability in database performance tuning optimisation capacity management and resolving complex technical issues in large-scale environments
- Exposure to complementary database technologies such as PostgreSQL Cosmos DB and other NoSQL platforms with a broad understanding of enterprise technology stacks
- Strong development skills in SQL Python and Shell scripting with experience working across end-to-end infrastructure and platform engineering environments
- Excellent communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills with the ability to mentor teams manage competing priorities and work effectively within Agile environments using tools such as Jira and Confluence; MongoDB certification highly regarded
- Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
- Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
- Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Westpac has a long and proud history as Australia's first and oldest bank. It was established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales under a charter of incorporation provided by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. In October 1982 it changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation following th ... View more