Database Administrator MongoDB

CaseWare International; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fintech company is seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to manage and optimize cloud-based databases on AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong MongoDB administration skills, proficiency in AWS services, and a solid background in database security and compliance. This fully remote position offers competitive compensation, a collaborative work culture, and a commitment to work-life balance through flexible options and generous time-off policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible work options

Generous time-off policies

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MongoDB administration and optimization.
• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, DocumentDB, RDS).
• At least 10 years as a DBA, including 3 years with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize MongoDB databases hosted on AWS.
• Install, configure, and upgrade MongoDB instances.
• Implement high availability solutions such as replica sets and sharding.

Skills

MongoDB administration and optimization

AWS services (EC2, DocumentDB, RDS)

AWS CDK with TypeScript

Observability tools (New Relic, CloudWatch, Datadog)

Networking concepts (VPC, Transit Gateway)

Job description

Caseware is one of Canada's original Fintech companies, having led the global audit and accounting software industry for over 30 years, with more than 500,000 users across 130 countries and available in 16 different languages. While you might not have heard of us (yet) over 36,000 accounting and audit professionals list Caseware as a skill on their LinkedIn profiles!

The MongoDB Database Administrator will manage, maintain, and optimize MongoDB databases hosted on AWS infrastructure. This role combines traditional DBA responsibilities with cloud engineering skills to ensure high availability, security, and performance of database systems in a hybrid or fully cloud-based environment.

Location: This is a fully remote position located in Romania.

Dana Liulica - Talent Acquisition Partner

What you will be doing:

• Database Administration:
• Install, configure, and upgrade MongoDB instances on AWS (EC2, DocumentDB, or self-hosted).
• Perform proactive performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Implement high availability solutions such as replica sets and sharding.

• AWS Integration:
• Deploy and manage MongoDB using AWS services like EC2 and DocumentDB.
• Utilize AWS tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and IAM for monitoring and security.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK with TypeScript for database provisioning and automation.

• Security and Compliance:
• Enforce database security policies, encryption, and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and internal governance.

• Operational Excellence:
• Monitor system health and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot database and AWS-related issues promptly.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations and operational procedures.

• Collaboration:
• Work closely with Cloud Operations and Application teams for migrations and integrations.
• Participate in planning and execution of database modernization initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Strong experience with MongoDB administration and optimization.
• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, DocumentDB, RDS).
• Expertise in AWS CDK with TypeScript for Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with observability tools (New Relic, CloudWatch, Datadog) and disaster recovery strategies.
• Understanding networking concepts (VPC, Transit Gateway).
• At least 10 years as a DBA, including 3 years with AWS.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS)
• AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate certified

What's in it for you:

▪️Innovation is at our core. We work with cutting-edge technology in accounting and financial reporting, constantly pushing the boundaries to create impactful software solutions.

▪️We are committed to a collaborative culture, where your ideas are valued, and knowledge sharing is encouraged within a supportive, inclusive team.

▪️Work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible work options, remote opportunities, and generous time-off policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

▪️We offer competitive compensation, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

▪️We are driven by impactful work. Your contributions directly affect how our clients manage financial processes and drive their success.

▪️Recognition and rewards matter to us. We celebrate hard work through recognition programs, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth.

▪️We embrace global opportunities. Work on international projects and collaborate with a diverse, global team.

About Caseware:

Caseware's cutting-edge software products are meticulously designed for accounting firms, corporations, and governments. Our teams are continually collaborating, innovating, and building upon our existing suite of products. With a customer-focused mindset, we are building technology that is shaping what the future of audits, financial reporting, and financial data analytics will look like.

With a recent strategic investment from Hg Capital in 2020, Caseware is now in its next major growth phase as we double down on the people and products that have made Caseware so successful to date.

One of Caseware's core values is Many Voices, One Team, and with that in mind, we're dedicated to building teams as diverse as our customers in an equitable and inclusive way. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Should you require accommodations or have any questions at any point during the application or interview process, please e‑mail our People Operations team at [e-mail].

Background Check:

Any candidates successful in obtaining an offer for a position will need to successfully complete a background check through Certn.co which typically includes an Identity Verification and Criminal Record Check. Executives and Senior Managers will undergo a Soft Credit Check as well. Candidates residing in the Netherlands and Germany are excluded from undergoing background checks via Certn.co.

Security and Fraud:

Caseware takes the security of candidates seriously. All legitimate communication from us will come from email addresses ending in @caseware.com and our open positions are always listed on reputable job boards and on our website https://jobs.lever.co/caseware. We will NEVER ask for payment or financial information from you. If you receive an unsolicited job offer, proceed with extreme caution.