Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a skilled MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of a MongoDB environment from the ground up. This role will play a critical part in transitioning the organization from a primarily SQL-based database environment to MongoDB, making prior experience with SQL and/or PostgreSQL a strong advantage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on DBA who enjoys architecting solutions, improving performance, and partnering closely with engineering teams during a critical modernization effort.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy a MongoDB database environment from scratch, including architecture, configuration, and best practices
Lead and support the migration from existing SQL-based databases to MongoDB
Manage database performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization
Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
Ensure database security, availability, scalability, and reliability
Monitor database health and proactively troubleshoot performance or stability issues
Collaborate with application developers, data engineers, and infrastructure teams to support application needs
Document database architecture, standards, and operational procedures
Provide ongoing support and recommendations as the MongoDB environment matures
Required Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience as a MongoDB DBA or Database Engineer
Experience standing up a MongoDB environment from the ground up
Solid understanding of database architecture, data modeling, and performance tuning in MongoDB
Experience administering relational databases such as SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
Knowledge of data migration strategies between relational and NoSQL databases
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of database initiatives
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Required Skills & Experience
-5+ years' experience with MongoDB administration and set up from scratch
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-SQL/PostGRE SQL
-Containerization
-Open Shift Red Hat
-Cloud
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.