We are seeking a
Senior MongoDB Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of resilient, scalable, and high-performance MongoDB environments.
This role offers the opportunity to drive complex database operations, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions.
The role follows regular business hours. Weekend on-call support may be required. On-call duty typically occurs once per month, with a maximum of two occurrences per month.
Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.
Responsibilities
- Architect, implement, and manage large-scale MongoDB deployments including replica sets and sharded clusters
- Drive performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and workload analysis
- Lead backup/restore strategy design, disaster recovery planning, point-in-time recovery, and high availability configurations
- Support major upgrade activities, schema design improvements, version migrations, and cloud migrations
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to locking, replication lag, sharding balancer, and storage performance
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and automation to improve operational efficiency
- Provide mentoring and support to L1/L2 DBAs and contribute to best practices and documentation
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams on data modeling, release management, and integration
Requirements
- 6+ years of hands-on experience as a MongoDB DBA managing large and critical production environments
- Deep understanding of MongoDB internals including replication, sharding architecture, chunk migration, balancer tuning, and WiredTiger storage engine
- Strong expertise in performance tuning, analyzing execution plans, and optimizing queries and indexes
- Hands-on experience with replica set and sharded cluster problem diagnosis and resolution
- Solid knowledge of Linux, scripting with Shell or Python, and automation frameworks
- Strong experience with monitoring and observability tools for MongoDB
- Basic knowledge of at least one additional RDBMS such as Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
- Upper-Intermediate English language proficiency (B2)
Nice to have
- Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure cloud database services
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB Atlas, multi-cloud clusters, encryption-at-rest, and security controls
- Exposure to Kafka, microservices, and high-volume data streaming workloads
- Experience building internal tooling or automation for database deployment and monitoring
- Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code such as Terraform or Ansible
We offer/Benefits
We connect like-minded people- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including Google Cloud Platform, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.
Why Choose Us
2024 Best Place to Work 2024 2024 Sitecore's Partner Experience Awards
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