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About this Senior NoSQL Database Engineer (MongoDB) role at Astreya

Astreya · Onsite · Chicago, IL

Database Architecture & Engineering
• Design and implement scalable MongoDB database architectures for enterprise applications.
• Establish data models, schema design standards, indexing strategies, and data governance practices.
• Evaluate application access patterns and recommend optimal NoSQL data structures.
• Design and implement sharding, replication, and clustering solutions.
MongoDB Administration
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MongoDB databases.
• Manage MongoDB Atlas, Enterprise, or Community Edition deployments.
• Perform backup, restore, recovery, and database refresh activities.
• Implement database security controls including authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing.
Performance Optimization
• Analyze database performance issues and implement tuning recommendations.
• Optimize queries, aggregation pipelines, indexes, and data access patterns.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvements in database performance and availability.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
• Design and support MongoDB Replica Sets.
• Implement DR strategies and ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met.
• Conduct failover testing and resiliency validation.
• Support business continuity initiatives.
Cloud & Automation
• Deploy and manage MongoDB databases across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and database automation solutions.
• Automate provisioning, monitoring, patching, and operational tasks.
• Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Support & Operations
• Provide L3 support for critical production environments.
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem management activities.
• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and architecture standards.
• Collaborate with application, cloud, and DevOps teams.
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Required Skills
MongoDB Expertise
• Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB Administration.
• Deep understanding of:
o Replica Sets
o Sharding
o MongoDB Atlas
o Aggregation Framework
o Indexing Strategies
o GridFS
o Backup & Recovery
o Security & Auditing
NoSQL Technologies
Experience with one or more:
• MongoDB
• Cassandra
• Couchbase
• DynamoDB
• Cosmos DB
• Redis
Database Engineering
• Data modeling and schema design.
• Database performance tuning.
• Capacity planning.
• Query optimization.
• Data migration and modernization.
Cloud Platforms
Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
DevOps & Automation
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Python/Shell Scripting
• Git
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes
Monitoring Tools
Experience with:
• MongoDB Ops Manager
• CloudWatch
• Azure Monitor
• Datadog
• Splunk
• Grafana
• Prometheus
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Preferred Qualifications
• MongoDB Certified Developer or DBA.
• Experience with MongoDB Atlas Migration.
• Experience in Database Modernization programs.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Experience supporting GenAI, Vector Databases, or AI-driven applications.
• Exposure to Kafka and event-driven architectures.

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About Astreya

Astreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human-centered. We partner with the world’s most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse

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