Database Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled MongoDB Database Engineer (NoSQL DBA) who can immediately contribute to managing and optimizing MongoDB environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MongoDB and be open to transitioning into a full-fledged NoSQL DBA role, supporting database operations, performance, and scalability in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor, and maintain MongoDB databases in production environments
• Perform database installation, configuration, and upgrades
• Handle backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and monitoring
• Implement and manage replication, sharding, and high availability setups
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide quick resolution in production systems
• Collaborate with development teams to design efficient NoSQL data models
• Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance across systems
• Support migration from traditional databases to NoSQL (MongoDB) where required

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB (queries, aggregation, indexing)
• Experience in NoSQL database administration (MongoDB preferred)
• Knowledge of replication, sharding, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with backup/recovery strategies and monitoring tools
• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix environments
• Experience with scripting (Shell/Python) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a NoSQL DBA or Database Engineer role
• Exposure to other NoSQL databases (Cassandra, Couchbase, etc.)
• Experience working in production support or high-availability systems
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Key Expectations:

• Candidate should be able to start working on MongoDB immediately
• Willingness to transition into a NoSQL DBA role and handle database ownership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment