Senior Database Administrator

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship

Upskilling through online courses

Competitive Rewards program including bonus

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto is seeking an experienced MongoDB DBA to maintain and optimize MongoDB databases. This role involves ensuring maximum performance, security, and availability of MongoDB clusters both on-premise and in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MongoDB Enterprise and Atlas, proficient in Linux configurations, and a strong analytical mindset. The position offers diverse benefits promoting inclusion, community engagement, and professional growth from the first day.

Qualifications

• Experience with audit processes and security measures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure MongoDB instances.
• Write procedures for backup and disaster recovery.
• Ensure that the databases achieve maximum performance and availability.

Skills

Hands-on experience with MongoDB Enterprise and MongoDB Atlas

Proficient in configuring MongoDB in a Linux environment and in the cloud

Experience with implementing multi-data-center replica sets

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Requisition ID: 260949

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We are looking for an experienced MongoDB DBA who will maintain MongoDB databases while optimizing the performance, security and availability of MongoDB clusters on premise as well as in public cloud.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure MongoDB instances
• Keep clear documentation of the database setup and architecture
• Write procedures for backup and disaster recovery
• Ensure that the databases achieve maximum performance and availability
• Design indexing strategies
• Configure, monitor and deploy replica sets
• Upgrade database servers to major versions
• Create roles and users and set their permissions

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with MongoDB Enterprise and MongoDB Atlas
• Proficient in configuring MongoDB in a Linux environment and in the cloud
• Experience with implementing multi‑data‑center replica sets and sharded clusters
• Experience with audit processes, security measures, encryption at rest and MongoDB version upgrades
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra and multi‑data‑center cluster setup
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and embraced through bias‑free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employees to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities and tuition assistance
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days and benefits starting on day one
• Community Engagement – no matter where you choose to work from, we offer opportunities for community engagement and belonging through programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and many more

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto