MongoDB Lead Database Administrator
MongoDB Lead Database Administrator
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Job Description
Who are we looking for
We are looking for 10 years of administrator experience in MongoDB/Cassandra/Snowflake Databases. This role is focused on production support ensuring database performance availability and reliability across multiple clusters. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability performance and security of our NoSQL database environment. You will provide 24/7 production support troubleshoot issues monitor system health optimize performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain a reliable and efficient Snowflake platform .
Technical Skills:
Proven experience as a MongoDB/Cassandra/Snowflake Databases Administrator or similar role in production support environments.
10 years of hands-on experience as a MongoDB DBA supporting production environments.
Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture including replica sets sharding and aggregation framework.
Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex MongoDB queries and indexes.
Experience with backup and recovery solutions (e.g. mongodump mongorestore Ops Manager).
Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and scripting (Shell Python or similar).
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus Grafana DataStax OpsCenter or similar.
Understanding of distributed systems and high-availability concepts.
Proficiency in troubleshooting cluster issues performance tuning and capacity planning.
In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions recovery security and monitoring)
Understanding of ETL/ELT tools and data integration patterns.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work in a 24/7 support rotation and handle urgent production issues.
Strong understanding of relational database concepts.
Experience with database design modeling and optimization is good to have
Familiarity with data security is the best practice and backup procedures.
Responsibilities
Production Support & Incident Management:
o Provide 24/7 support for MongoDB environments including on-call rotation.
o Monitor system health and respond to s incidents and performance degradation issues.
o Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues in a timely manner.
Database Administration:
o Install configure and upgrade MongoDB clusters in on-prem or cloud environments.
o Perform routine maintenance including backups restores indexing and data migration.
o Monitor and manage replica sets sharding and cluster balancing.
Performance Tuning & Optimization:
o Analyze query and indexing strategies to improve performance.
o Tune MongoDB server parameters and JVM settings where applicable.
o Monitor and optimize disk I/O memory usage and CPU utilization .
Security & Compliance:
o Implement and manage access control roles and authentication mechanisms (LDAP x.509 SCRAM).
o Ensure encryption auditing and compliance with data governance and security policies.
Automation & Monitoring:
o Create and maintain scripts for automation of routine tasks (e.g. backups health checks).
o Set up and maintain monitoring tools (e.g. MongoDB Ops Manager Prometheus/Grafana MMS).
Documentation & Collaboration:
o Maintain documentation on architecture configurations procedures and incident reports.
o Work closely with application and infrastructure teams to support new releases and deployments.
Qualification:
Experience with MongoDB Atlas and other cloud-managed MongoDB services.
MongoDB certification (MongoDB Certified DBA Associate/Professional).
Experience with automation tools like Ansible Terraform or Puppet.
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD integration.
Familiarity with other NoSQL and RDBMS technologies is a plus.
Education qualification: Any degree from a reputed college
10 years overall IT experience.
Employment Type
Full-time
