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About this Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA) role at GSSTech Group

GSSTech Group · Onsite · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are looking for an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.
  • Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives.
  • Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.
  • Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures.
  • Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.
  • Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.
  • Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
  • Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.
  • Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.
  • Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.

Required Technical Skills

MongoDB Administration

  • Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB Database Administration.
  • Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components.
  • Strong experience with:
    • MongoDB Replica Sets
    • MongoDB Sharding
    • MongoDB Ops Manager
    • MongoDB Backup & Restore mechanisms
    • Database patching and upgrades
    • Performance tuning and optimization
    • Database migrations
    • Mongo Query Language (MQL)

Operating Systems

  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Unix
    • Linux operating systems

Database Technologies

  • Experience working with Open Source database technologies.
  • Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage.

Automation & Scripting (Nice to Have)

  • Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:
    • Ansible
    • Jenkins
    • Terraform
  • Experience with scripting languages including:
    • Bash
    • Python

Delivery Methodology

  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices.

Required Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.
  • Excellent professional communication skills.
  • Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously.
  • Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams.

Preferred Experience

  • 4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments.
  • Banking or Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications

  • MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable.
  • Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage.
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About GSSTech Group

Global Software Solutions Group (GSS) has been a leading and award winning player in the field of real-time payments and has established partnerships with leading Global software providers with a vision to be a single-window provider of technology solutions to the banking industry. We are also the strategic vendor of ENBD and FAB for their resourcing needs. Our headquarters are in Dubai Internet City. Our key clients are FAB, Finance house, Al Maryah Community bank, United Arab bank, EDB, Lulu Exchange, Lari Exchange, Deem finance. Our Website is gsstechgroup.com.

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