Mongo DBA

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