Mongo Database Administrator

Job Description

Role Overview As a MongoDB Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the advanced management, optimization, and troubleshooting of MongoDB databases in a production environment. You will collaborate with development teams to ensure database performance, scalability, and reliability, while also mentoring junior DBAs and providing technical leadership. Key Responsibilities Database Management: o Administer and maintain MongoDB clusters, including replica sets and sharded clusters. o Perform database installations, upgrades, and patches. o Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies. o Monitor database performance and implement tuning measures. Performance Optimization: o Analyze query performance and optimize indexes. o Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. o Implement caching strategies to enhance performance. Security Management: o Configure and manage MongoDB security features, including authentication and authorization. o Implement data encryption and ensure compliance with security policies. High Availability Disaster Recovery: o Design and implement high availability solutions. o Plan and execute disaster recovery strategies. Capacity Planning Scaling: o Monitor database growth and plan for capacity needs. o Implement horizontal and vertical scaling solutions. Troubleshooting Support: o Provide L3 support for database-related issues. o Collaborate with development teams to resolve complex database problems. Documentation Reporting: o Maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations and procedures. o Generate regular reports on database performance and health. Mentorship Training: o Mentor junior DBAs and provide training on best practices. o Stay updated with the latest MongoDB features and industry trends. Required Skills Qualifications Education: o Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: o Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration, with at least 3 years focused on MongoDB. o Proven experience in managing large-scale MongoDB deployments. Technical Skills: o Proficiency in MongoDB architecture, replication, sharding, and backup strategies. o Strong understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems. o Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or MongoDB Atlas. o Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting. Certifications (Preferred): o MongoDB Certified DBA Associate or Professional. o Other relevant certifications in database management. Desired Attributes Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or OCI Knowledge of containerization technologies is advantages such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Experience in database migration and version upgrades.