MongoDB Database Administrator

BC Forward
Charlotte, NC, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$114,400.0 - $124,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Backup Devices Bash Shell Cluster Analysis Databases Data Integrity Shard (Database Architecture) Linux DevOps Disaster Recovery Fault Tolerance Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Office
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MongoDB MySQL Performance Tuning Productivity Software Query Optimization Shell Script System Availability Database Optimization Indexer

Job description

  • Administer and maintain MongoDB production environments to ensure availability, scalability, and reliability.
  • Design and implement sharded clusters and replica sets for horizontal scalability and fault tolerance.
  • Define efficient data models and schema designs aligned to application requirements and performance goals.
  • Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
  • Monitor systems and conduct capacity planning to support growth and workload changes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, replication errors, and production incidents with minimal downtime.
  • Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
  • Implement and manage security controls, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
  • Develop and maintain automation using Python and Bash for maintenance, backups, and monitoring.
  • Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and cluster expansions with limited production impact.
  • Collaborate with application and DevOps teams on database requirements, deployments, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain documentation, SOPs, and best practices for database operations and governance.

Requirements

We are seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, operating, and optimizing highly scalable, distributed MongoDB environments and a proven ability to deliver high availability, performance, security, and automation for mission-critical applications., * Expertise in MongoDB administration, including sharding, replication, and clustering on Linux/Unix.

  • Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and capacity planning.
  • Automation skills with Python and Shell scripting (Bash).
  • Experience implementing security controls, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution abilities in enterprise production environments.
  • Proficiency with productivity software, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with MySQL administration as a complementary skill.
  • Familiarity with high availability architectures and DevOps collaboration.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Opportunities for growth with global clients
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About the company

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

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