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