Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at GSSTech Group. Dubai.
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What you'll do
- Run MongoDB environments across enterprise platforms, keeping deployments, upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance on track
- Set up Replica Sets and sharded clusters, then handle backups and restores to support database availability
- Track database performance and tune queries or configurations; move data between environments while limiting downtime
- Troubleshoot production database issues and coordinate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams on delivery
- Support Digital Products and Digital Onboarding projects, including concurrent work and critical out-of-hours deployments
What you bring
- You have hands-on MongoDB administration experience and understand its architecture and internal components
- You can work with Replica Sets, sharding, Ops Manager, backups, upgrades, MQL, and performance tuning
- You bring working knowledge of Unix or Linux and experience with open-source database technologies
- You have worked in Agile delivery and can manage several technology projects at once
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced database engineer comfortable with enterprise-scale infrastructure and production troubleshooting. It is based onsite in Dubai, and critical deployment or maintenance work may require out-of-hours or weekend support. Banking or financial-services experience and MongoDB certifications are preferred.
From the employer
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:
- Ansible
- Jenkins
- Terraform
- Experience with scripting languages including:
- Bash
- Python
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.
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