Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)

We are looking for an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.

• →Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.
• →Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives.
• →Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.
• →Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures.
• →Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.
• →Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.
• →Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• →Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
• →Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.
• →Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• →Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.
• →Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.

• Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB Database Administration.
• Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components.
• Strong experience with:
• MongoDB Replica Sets
• MongoDB Sharding
• MongoDB Ops Manager
• MongoDB Backup & Restore mechanisms
• Database patching and upgrades
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Database migrations
• Mongo Query Language (MQL)

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Unix
• Linux operating systems

• Experience working with Open Source database technologies.
• Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage.

• Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:
• Ansible
• Jenkins
• Terraform
• Experience with scripting languages including:
• Bash
• Python

• 4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments.
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

• MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable.
• Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage.

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams.