MongoDB Database Developer

Job Title: MongoDB Database Developer

Location: Hartford, CT Experience Required: Mid Senior Level Duration: 12+ Months

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled MongoDB Engineer / Database Developer to design, optimize, and support high-performance MongoDB environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with schema design, performance tuning, aggregation frameworks, and building backend services using Node.js, Java, and Python.

Key Responsibilities

MongoDB Design & Optimization

• Design and implement MongoDB schemas, including effective document modeling strategies.

• Develop and manage indexing strategies to optimize query performance.

• Perform query optimization and performance tuning across large datasets.

• Utilize the MongoDB Aggregation Framework and manage database transactions.

Database Operations & Administration

• Support MongoDB operations including replication, sharding, backup, and restore.

• Work with MongoDB Ops Manager and MongoDB Atlas for monitoring and management.

• Monitor, profile, and troubleshoot database performance issues.

API & Backend Development

• Develop and maintain APIs and backend services integrated with MongoDB.

• Use Node.js, Java, and Python to build scalable data-driven services.

• Collaborate with application and platform teams to support data access needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in MongoDB schema design and document modeling.

• Hands-on experience with indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning.

• Proficiency with the MongoDB Aggregation Framework and transaction management.

• Experience with replication, sharding, and backup/restore processes.

• Working knowledge of MongoDB Ops Manager and MongoDB Atlas.

• Experience developing APIs/services using Node.js, Java, and Python.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Desirable / Preferred Skills

• Python development experience

• Experience supporting large-scale, production MongoDB environments