Mongo DBA - Kforce Inc.
Chicago, IL 60606
About the Job
- Design, deploy, and manage MongoDB databases for large-scale applications, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
- Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and provide guidance on data modeling and database design
- Implement and maintain MongoDB database clusters, including replica sets and sharded clusters, ensuring data distribution and fault tolerance
- Perform regular database performance tuning and optimization to maximize query efficiency and reduce response time
- Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime
- Monitor and troubleshoot MongoDB database issues, including performance bottlenecks, query optimization, and replication problems
- Implement and manage database security measures, including authentication, authorization, and encryption, to protect sensitive data
- Collaborate with system administrators to ensure adequate hardware resources and infrastructure for MongoDB deployment
- Stay up to date with the latest MongoDB features, releases, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to the organization's database environment
- Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base
- Provide guidance and support to development teams on MongoDB-related matters, including data access patterns and query optimization
Requirements:
- MongoDB certifications (e.g., MongoDB Certified DBA) are highly desirable
- Proven work experience as a MongoDB Database Administrator or similar role, with a focus on setting up and managing large-scale MongoDB databases
- Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including replica sets, sharded clusters, and data distribution
- Proficiency in MongoDB database performance tuning and optimization techniques
- Experience with MongoDB backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery procedures
- Knowledge of MongoDB security features and best practices for securing MongoDB databases
- Familiarity with MongoDB monitoring and diagnostic tools Atlas experience is a must. Ops Manager or other third-party solutions
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex database issues
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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