We are looking for an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments.
This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms
- Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives
- Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities
- Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures
- Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability
- Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies
- Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries
- Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments
- Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows
Required Technical Skills
MongoDB Administration
- Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB Database Administration
- Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components
- Strong experience with:
- MongoDB Replica Sets
- MongoDB Sharding
- MongoDB Ops Manager
- MongoDB Backup & Restore mechanisms
- Database patching and upgrades
- Performance tuning and optimization
- Database migrations
- Mongo Query Language (MQL)
Operating Systems
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Unix
- Linux operating systems
Database Technologies
- Experience working with Open Source database technologies
- Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage
Automation & Scripting (Nice to Have)
- Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:
- Experience with scripting languages including:
Delivery Methodology
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices
Required Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines
- Excellent professional communication skills
- Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously
- Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams
Preferred Experience
- 4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments
- Banking or Financial Services industry experience is preferred
- Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage
Preferred Certifications
- MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable
- Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage
