We are seeking a highly skilled
MongoDB Database Engineer (DBA) to support the
Everyday Banking UAE Tribe. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing database environments, with a primary focus on MongoDB and secondary expertise in PostgreSQL.
This role requires strong hands-on experience in database administration, performance tuning, and production support within enterprise-scale environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision, configure, and manage MongoDB databases in production and non-production environments
- Perform database cloning, backups, restores, and migrations
- Support applications with database-related activities and troubleshooting
- Create and manage database users, roles, and access controls
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of database systems
- Implement MongoDB best practices including indexing, replication, and sharding
- Support PostgreSQL database operations as a secondary responsibility
- Collaborate with DevOps, application teams, and infrastructure teams for deployments and issue resolution
- Maintain documentation for database configurations and processes
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB (Primary Skill)
- Good working knowledge of PostgreSQL (Secondary Skill)
- Deep understanding of MongoDB architecture (replica sets, sharding, clusters)
- Experience in database provisioning, configuration, and administration
- Expertise in performance tuning and query optimization
- Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments
- Experience with monitoring tools and automation is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in banking or financial services domain
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience in database engineering/administration
