Senior MongoDB DBA

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior MongoDB DBA to join our 247 follow-the-sun operations team, ensuring global service availability and providing expert database administration.

This position involves collaborating within a global support structure and adapting to rotating schedules to maintain uninterrupted service.

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 such as replica sets and sharded clusters
• Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and workload analysis
• Design and oversee backup/restore strategies, DR planning, PITR, and high availability configuration
• Execute major upgrade activities, schema design improvements, cloud migrations, and version upgrades
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues with locking, replication lag, sharding balancer, and storage performance
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Mentor L1/L2 DBAs and contribute to knowledge sharing through best practices and documentation
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to align on data modeling, integration tasks, and release management

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience managing large, critical MongoDB production environments
• Deep understanding of MongoDB internals, including replication mechanics, sharding architecture, balancer tuning, and WiredTiger storage engine
• Skills in performance tuning, index optimization, and execution plan analysis
• Background in diagnosing and resolving replica set and sharded cluster issues
• Proficiency in Linux administration, scripting (Shell or Python), and automation frameworks
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools specific to MongoDB
• Familiarity with at least one additional RDBMS (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, or MySQL)
• English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure cloud database solutions
• Knowledge of MongoDB Atlas, encryption-at-rest, and multi-cloud cluster configurations
• Exposure to Kafka, microservices, and handling high-volume data streaming workloads
• Background in building internal tools or automation for database management and monitoring
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like 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

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