Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)

GSSTech Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) seeks an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale digital initiatives in Dubai. You will manage MongoDB environments, ensure high availability, and drive migrations across complex platforms.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with MongoDB replication, sharding, backups, and performance tuning in fast-paced settings. Collaboration with engineering and operations teams is essential for successful project deliveries.

Qualifications

• Hands-on MongoDB administration in enterprise-scale environments.
• Experience with replica sets, sharding, backups, and migrations.
• Strong Unix/Linux skills.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices.
• Nice to have cloud certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB environments across enterprise platforms.
• Manage deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization.
• Configure replica sets and sharded clusters.
• Perform backup/restore and ensure availability.
• Monitor performance and implement tunings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Skills

MongoDB Administration

Database Architecture

Performance Tuning

Replicas & Sharding

MQL

Unix/Linux

Agile Delivery

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Terraform

Bash

Python

Job description

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.

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.

Required Technical Skills

• 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 and 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 and 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.