Database Administrator - NoSQL

The Life Time Technology team is at the forefront of the evolution of Life Time into a digital-first company, transforming existing experiences and creating brand new ones both online and in our clubs. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with the latest technologies and have a passion for health and fitness - we should meet. Work is a team effort, and we are a highly motivated, highly collaborative team; we always win or lose together. We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We offer an incredible benefits package, generous club discounts, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership. Want to Love Your Life? Join our team.

About the Role:

Life Time Inc. is seeking a hands-on, self-driven DBA with deep MongoDB expertise and exposure to modern database platforms including SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Snowflake. This role is part of a dynamic team supporting mission-critical systems in a fast-paced, cloud-forward environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of database-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end administration of MongoDB Atlas clusters, including provisioning, upgrades, performance tuning, and scaling
• Drive schema design, indexing strategies, and sharding, ensuring high availability and optimal query performance
• Lead migrations from CosmosDB or legacy systems to MongoDB Atlas, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, GitHub, and Azure DevOps for MongoDB provisioning and change management
• Design and maintain robust backup/recovery, replication, and Oplog/journal management strategies
• Develop and support scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, or Python to streamline operational workflows
• Collaborate with engineers, InfoSec, and product stakeholders to ensure database strategies align with evolving business needs
• Maintain security posture, managed identities, and role-based access control
• Document processes and maintain operational runbooks to support scalability, onboarding, and business continuity
• Take full ownership of database incidents, including triage, resolution, RCA, and long-term prevention
• Actively participate in an on-call rotation, ensuring uptime during critical business hours

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a MongoDB Admin
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB internals, including performance tuning, replica sets, elections, write/read concerns, and shard zoning
• Proven experience managing MongoDB in production (self-hosted or Atlas)
• Experience with MongoDB Atlas automation and performance diagnostics
• Proficient in DevOps and CI/CD processes (Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
• Strong understanding of access control, identity management, and security best practices
• Strong troubleshooting and scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good to have SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Snowflake
• Familiarity with Redis, PostgreSQL, or OpenSearch is a plus
• Understanding of data masking, encryption, and compliance frameworks

Pay
This is a salaried position starting at $94,000.00 and pays up to $129,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.