MongoDB Database Administrator - Hybrid

MSP • Plano, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking an experienced MongoDB DBA with strong expertise in designing and managing highly scalable, distributed database systems. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to implement sharding, replication, and performance tuning strategies, along with advanced troubleshooting and automation using Python and shell scripting. This role involves optimizing database performance, ensuring high availability, and supporting mission-critical applications in an enterprise environment.

Requirements

• Strong experience with MongoDB administration
• Proficiency in sharding, replication, clustering, and data modeling
• Expertise in query optimization, indexing, capacity planning, and performance tuning
• Automation skills using Python and Shell Scripting (Bash)
• Experience working in a Linux/Unix platform
• Knowledge of backup/recovery, security, and high availability architecture
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MySQL database administration as a complementary skill

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MongoDB production environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability
• Design and implement MongoDB sharded clusters and replica sets, enabling horizontal scalability and fault tolerance
• Define efficient data models and schema designs aligned with application requirements and performance goals
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis
• Monitor system performance and conduct capacity planning to support growing workloads
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, replication errors, and production incidents, ensuring minimal downtime
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity
• Implement and manage MongoDB security controls, including authentication, authorization, and encryption
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting to streamline database maintenance, backups, and monitoring
• Perform database upgrades, migrations, and cluster expansions with minimal impact on production systems
• Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to support database-related requirements, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and best practices for database operations and governance

Benefits

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed