MongoDB DBA

Overview

Remote
Up to $120,000
Full Time

Skills

MongoDB
cloud
Database
linux
security

Job Details

Job Title: Senior MongoDB Database Administrator (Linux Platform)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior MongoDB Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our MongoDB database infrastructure on Linux-based systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MongoDB administration, performance tuning, backup/restore processes, security, and high availability, along with strong knowledge of Linux OS and shell scripting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain MongoDB instances (standalone, replica sets, sharded clusters) on Linux systems.
  • Monitor and ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of MongoDB databases.
  • Perform database tuning and optimization (indexes, query analysis, caching strategies).
  • Design and implement backup/recovery strategies using tools like mongodump, Ops Manager, or third-party solutions.
  • Implement and manage security policies including user roles, authentication, and encryption (at rest and in transit).
  • Plan and execute MongoDB version upgrades and patch management with minimal downtime.
  • Support disaster recovery planning and testing.
  • Set up and manage replication, sharding, and horizontal scaling
  • Automate routine tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible scripts.
  • Work with developers and DevOps teams to support schema design, deployment, and CI/CD integration.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and support critical incidents.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 7+ years working specifically with MongoDB.
  • Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB deployment, tuning, and management on Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
  • Expertise in configuring and managing replica sets, sharding, journaling, and WiredTiger/MMAPv1storage engines.
  • Strong scripting experience (Shell, Bash, Python, or similar) for automation.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux OS internals, monitoring, and performance diagnostics.
  • Experience with MongoDB monitoring tools(Cloud Manager, Ops Manager, Prometheus + Grafana, etc.).
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (Ansible, Git, Jenkins).
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MongoDB Professional Certification.
  • Experience with Atlas(MongoDB Cloud).
  • Knowledge of other NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, Couchbase) or RDBMS (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Experience with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Exposure to compliance and security standards (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).

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