Senior Database Administrator

BrazeChicago, IL
215d$120,960 - $194,400Hybrid

About The Position

At Braze, we have found our people. We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity - inside and outside our organization. To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture. If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB in a production environment
  • Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture (replica sets, sharding, journaling, storage engines)
  • Experience with MongoDB Enterprise tools (Ops Manager) is a plus
  • Proficient in writing and tuning MongoDB queries and aggregation pipelines
  • Familiar with backup and recovery methods (mongodump/mongorestore, Ops Manager, snapshot strategies)
  • Experience with monitoring tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, or MongoDB Ops Manager
  • Proficiency with Linux systems administration and shell scripting
  • Exposure to Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized environments is a strong advantage
  • Experience with cloud providers (AWS or Azure), especially in managed MongoDB deployments
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in high-pressure environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with other databases (PostgreSQL, Cassandra) is a plus
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain MongoDB clusters (standalone, replica sets, and sharded clusters)
  • Monitor database performance, implement tuning, and resolve production issues
  • Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Ensure high availability and data integrity across environments
  • Automate routine operations using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Helm, Terraform, Ansible)
  • Support database deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows
  • Participate in on-call rotation and incident response related to database systems
  • Implement and maintain database security best practices including authentication, authorization, and TLS encryption
  • Work with InfoSec and Compliance teams to meet audit and policy requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR)
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for MongoDB and advise engineering teams on data modeling, indexing, and query performance
  • Partner with application and platform teams to troubleshoot and optimize database-dependent services
  • Document best practices, operating procedures, and technical architecture

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation that may include equity
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
  • Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
  • A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
  • Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
  • Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
  • Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
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