Debezium Architect

Champ Cargosystems; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Reading is seeking an experienced MongoDB DBA to build backend services and evaluate deployment architectures. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience with MongoDB and relevant tools like Debezium and Kafka. This role offers an engaging environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a MongoDB DBA or similar role.
• Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture including sharding and replication.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and MongoDB.
• Integrate with existing Java Cargo applications via REST APIs.
• Evaluate current Debezium deployment and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

MongoDB DBA experience

Linux proficiency

Oracle internals understanding

Kafka ecosystem tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Debezium

MongoDB Atlas

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

CHAMP Cargosystems is building systems that power the business of cargo airlines all over the world, providing solutions for the whole cargo management chain including reservation and booking management, revenue, handling and customs declaration, and balancing the weight of cargo inside the plane.

Responsibilities

• We build backend services with Java, Spring Boot, Web Services, MongoDB
• We integrate with existing core Java Cargo applications via REST APIs
• We build frontends with Angular and Ionic framework for mobile apps
• We deploy to Linux servers, private datacenters, AWS, using Ansible & Maven
• We do continuous integration with Gitlab/Bamboo
• We use Scrum to organize ourselves
• Review the current Debezium deployment architecture, including Oracle connector configuration, Kafka integration, and downstream consumers
• Analyze Oracle database setup for CDC compatibility (e.g., redo log configuration, supplemental logging, privileges)
• Evaluate connector performance, lag, and error handling mechanisms
• Identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or anti-patterns in the current implementation
• Provide a detailed report with findings, best practices, and actionable recommendations
• Optionally, support implementation of recommended changes and performance tuning
• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.)
• RedHat Certifications concerning Kafka or Debezium
• What you can expect from us
• Working environment, learning tools and opportunities to grow your technical and professional career
• The possibility to have an impact on the direction to take
• Technical challenges to solve
• The opportunity to work within an interesting industry
• To work with people from many different countries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience as a MongoDB DBA or similar role (4+ years recommended)
• Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including sharding, replication, and indexing
• Experience working with MongoDB Atlas or self-managed clusters
• Proficiency with Linux systems and shell scripting
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes, 4+ years of experience as a MongoDB DBA in production environments
• Deep expertise in MongoDB architecture, including replication, sharding, backup, and recovery
• Strong hands-on experience with Debezium, especially the Oracle connector (LogMiner)
• Deep understanding of Oracle internals relevant to CDC: redo logs, SCNs, archive log mode, supplemental logging
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka and Kafka ecosystem tools
• Experience with monitoring and debugging Debezium connectors in production environments
• Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and connector configurations to identify root causes of issues
• Strong documentation and communication skills for delivering technical assessments

CHAMP Cargosystems is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, ethnic background, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Please note that any personal data that you submit along with your application will be processed by CHAMP and may be processed by any of its global entities as necessary. These data will be treated in strict compliance with the applicable data protection legislation (i.e. the Law of 2 August 2002 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data, as amended, and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, - the GDPR -, which entered into force on 25 May 2018, as well as any other subsequent regulation).