MongoDB Engineer

Barclays Bank PLC; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a MongoDB Engineer to enhance its critical technology infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in software engineering and automation to ensure the reliability and scalability of systems. Your contributions will minimize disruptions and enhance operational efficiency, allowing the organization to thrive in a competitive landscape. If you are passionate about technology and possess strong problem-solving skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Ansible for configuring database servers.
• Experience with DevOps tools and leading SRE practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system availability and performance through proactive monitoring.
• Develop tools to automate operational processes and reduce manual workload.

Skills

Ansible

DevOps automation tools (Git, JIRA)

SRE practices

MongoDB

Containers and Kubernetes

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Tools

Git

JIRA

CI/CD tools

Job description

Join us as a MongoDB Engineer at Barclays, where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve complex technical issues, minimizing disruption to operations. In this role, you will apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response to ensure the systems, platforms, and technology are reliable, available, and scalable.

To be successful as a Database Engineer, you should have:

• Expertise in Ansible for database server configurations
• Experience with devops automation tools such as Git, JIRA, and database CI/CD tools
• Good knowledge of leading SRE practices in large organizations or complex teams
• Working knowledge of MongoDB

Additional valued skills include:

• Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and migration tasks

Assessment Focus

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology expertise, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location

This role is based in our Knutsford location.

Purpose of the role

To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of systems, platforms, and technology.

Accountabilities

1. Ensure availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning.
2. Respond to system outages and disruptions, analyze issues, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
3. Develop tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload and improving system resilience.
4. Monitor and optimize system performance and resource usage, addressing bottlenecks and applying best practices for tuning.
5. Collaborate with development teams to integrate reliability, scalability, and performance best practices into software development.
6. Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to the organization’s technology communities.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions.
• Lead a team in complex tasks, set objectives, and coach employees; assess performance and manage rewards.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• Lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, and identify new directions for projects.
• Consult on complex issues, support risk mitigation, and develop policies for governance.
• Manage risk and controls, understand cross-area contributions, and engage in data analysis to solve problems creatively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.