Database Administrator

Role & responsibilities:

Design, deploy and manage MongoDB databases for large-scale applications, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.

Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and provide guidance on data modeling and database design.

Implement and maintain MongoDB database clusters, including replica sets and sharded clusters, ensuring data distribution and fault tolerance.

Perform regular database performance tuning and optimization to maximize query efficiency and reduce response time.

Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.

Monitor and troubleshoot MongoDB database issues, including performance bottlenecks, query optimization and replication problems.

Implement and manage database security measures, including authentication, authorization and encryption, to protect sensitive data.

Collaborate with system administrators to ensure adequate hardware resources and infrastructure for MongoDB deployment.

Stay up to date with the latest MongoDB features, releases and best practices and evaluate their applicability to the organization's database environment.

Document database configurations, procedures and troubleshooting steps to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.

Provide guidance and support to development teams on MongoDB-related matters, including data access patterns and query optimization.

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven work experience as a MongoDB Database Administrator or similar role, with a focus on setting up and managing large-scale MongoDB databases.

Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including replica sets, sharded clusters and data distribution.

Proficiency in MongoDB database performance tuning and optimization techniques.

Experience with MongoDB backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery procedures.

Knowledge of MongoDB security features and best practices for securing MongoDB databases.

Familiarity with MongoDB monitoring and diagnostic tools, such as MongoDB Cloud Manager, Ops Manager, or third-party solutions.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex database issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

MongoDB certifications (e.g., MongoDB Certified DBA) are highly desirable.

Mysql database admin experience will be added advantage