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Installation and Configuration : Installing MongoDB on servers and configuring the database to ensure optimal performance. This involves setting up replication, sharding, and security parameters. Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitoring the health and performance of MongoDB clusters, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing the database for efficient operation. This includes analysing query performance, indexing strategies, and resource utilization. Backup and Recovery: Implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. This involves creating regular backups, implementing replication for fault tolerance, and performing data restores when necessary. Security Management: Configuring access controls, authentication mechanisms, and encryption to secure the MongoDB environment. This includes managing user accounts, roles, and permissions to ensure proper data protection. Monitoring and Performance Tuning : Assessing the resource requirements of MongoDB deployments and planning for future growth. This includes capacity planning, scaling the database horizontally through sharding, and vertical scaling by upgrading hardware resources. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Identifying and resolving database-related issues, such as performance degradation, connectivity problems, or data inconsistencies. This involves diagnosing problems, analysing logs, and applying appropriate solutions. Maintain database documentation and provide technical guidance to team members: The candidate will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive database documentation, ensuring that all configurations, procedures, and best practices are we'll-documented and easily accessible. This includes keeping records of database structures, indexing strategies, backup and recovery processes, and security policies. Additionally, the candidate will provide technical guidance to team members by sharing best practices, assisting with troubleshooting, and helping developers optimize database interactions to improve overall system performance and reliability. Requirements: 3-5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a strong focus on MongoDB. Knowledge of MongoDB 4.2 and higher versions. Hands-on experience with MongoDB replication, sharding, and performance tuning. Proficiency in database monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques. Experience in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell). Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus. Understanding of database security, access control, and data integrity principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications: MongoDB certification (MongoDB Certified DBA or equivalent) is a plus. Knowledge of SQL and experience with other NoSQL databases. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
