Database Administrator IV

Computer Task Group, Inc•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CTG is seeking an experienced Database Administrator IV to support enterprise database platforms with a primary focus on MongoDB administration in Microsoft Azure. This senior-level role is ideal for a database expert with deep experience in database architecture, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and cloud database administration. You'll collaborate with development teams utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and microservices while driving automation, operational excellence, and enterprise database strategy. Design, optimize, and secure enterprise MongoDB platforms in Azure while partnering with application teams to deliver highly available, cloud-native database solutions.

Requirements

8+ years of Database Administration experience.
5+ years of hands-on MongoDB Administration experience.
Expertise with: MongoDB Atlas, Replica Sets, Sharding, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Backup & Recovery, High Availability & Disaster Recovery, Capacity Planning, Security, Authentication & Authorization
Experience managing MongoDB in Microsoft Azure.
Strong knowledge of enterprise database architecture and production support.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

Nice To Haves

Java and Spring Boot
REST APIs and Microservices
Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git
Docker and Kubernetes
Shell, Python, or other scripting languages
Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
Infrastructure-as-Code and cloud automation
CAPPM experience

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize MongoDB databases hosted in Microsoft Azure.
Design highly available, scalable, and secure MongoDB architectures using Atlas, Replica Sets, and Sharding.
Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, capacity planning, and resource management.
Manage database upgrades, migrations, patching, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues while maintaining enterprise availability.
Partner with Java and Spring Boot development teams to support microservices and REST API integrations.
Support CI/CD pipelines, database deployment automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.
Recommend database architecture improvements, operational standards, and emerging technologies.
Lead enterprise database enhancement projects and mentor junior database administrators.
Ensure compliance with security, audit, regulatory, and business continuity requirements.