GSSTech Group Opportunities

We are looking for an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.
• Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives.
• Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.
• Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures.
• Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.
• Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.
• Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.
• Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.

MongoDB Administration

• Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB Database Administration.

• Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components.

• Strong experience with:

• MongoDB Replica Sets

• MongoDB Sharding

• MongoDB Ops Manager

• MongoDB Backup & Restore mechanisms

• Database patching and upgrades

• Performance tuning and optimization

• Database migrations

• Mongo Query Language (MQL)

Operating Systems

• Strong working knowledge of:

• Unix

• Linux operating systems

Database Technologies

• Experience working with Open Source database technologies.
• Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage.

Automation & Scripting (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:

• Ansible

• Jenkins

• Terraform

• Experience with scripting languages including:

• Bash

• Python

Delivery Methodology

• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.
• Excellent professional communication skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams.

Preferred Experience

• 4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments.
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications

• MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable.
• Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage.