MongoDB DBA

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join their Integration Platform team. The role involves designing and maintaining MongoDB databases, offering a hybrid working model that provides flexibility. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team at the heart of society's tech strategy.

Benefits

Pension contributions (7% employee + 16% employer match)

Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually

Life assurance (8x salary)

Wellhub health and wellness options

Performance-related bonus

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering MongoDB solutions.
• Knowledge of JSON document structures.
• Experience with LDAP integration and Agile methodologies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MongoDB solutions in project teams.
• Guide less experienced engineers in best practices.
• Participate in on-call support as needed.

Skills

Linux operating system concepts

MongoDB architecture

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Index optimization

Learning new technologies

Building relationships

Multi-project management

Tools

MongoDB OpsManager

Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible)

Job description

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Hybrid (x2 days on site/ x3 Work from home)

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference with great job satisfaction in a fast, dynamic, and thriving team, then come and join our Integration Platform team at Nationwide. We are at the heart of society's tech strategy and the focal point for our current and future Kubernetes platform.

As a MongoDB Database Administrator, you will work in project teams designing, building, and maintaining MongoDB databases and infrastructure to deliver strong business solutions. You will be involved at all stages, from design and build to supporting both non-production and production environments. We foster a learning culture at NBS, encouraging ongoing development and skill enhancement in relevant technologies. You will also have the opportunity to join our communities to share ideas and collaborate with other professional engineers.

We are flexible with working arrangements to help you perform at your best.

Nationwide offers hybrid working where possible. Our approach supports meaningful collaboration in the office and generous access to home working. We value in-office time for problem-solving, learning, and connection.

For this role, you will spend at least two days a week, or 40% of your time if part-time, based at our London, Swindon, Northampton, or Bournemouth offices. Further details will be provided if your application is successful. You can learn more about our hybrid working approach here.

Note: If based outside Swindon or London, you will need to attend these locations monthly for workshops and meetings.

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so apply promptly.

What you’ll be doing

You will collaborate with delivery teams, leveraging your technical leadership and SME knowledge to design and implement solutions within the MongoDB space. You will guide less experienced engineers and help create fit-for-purpose designs to meet team objectives. On-call work may be required periodically.

About you

You have a proven track record in delivering MongoDB solutions, with in-depth knowledge of:

• Linux operating system concepts
• Configuring MongoDB OpsManager for backups and deployments
• MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding
• Supporting JSON document structures, exporting/importing data
• Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and index optimization within MongoDB
• Working across multiple projects and sharing expertise
• Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders
• Quickly learning new technologies

Knowledge and experience in at least three of the following areas are desirable:

• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible)
• LDAP integration
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Kafka
• Network and infrastructure security
• Agile methodologies and Scrum
• Regulatory environments (PCI, GDPR)
• Working with third-party suppliers

Our Customer First behaviors include:

• Say it straight: Be honest, clear, and understandable.
• Push for better: Aim high and seek continuous improvement.
• Get it done: Prioritize impactful work, be decisive, and accountable.

We recommend highlighting your most relevant experience in your application to maximize your chances.

The extras you’ll get

Benefits include:

• Pension contributions (7% employee + 16% employer match)
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
• Life assurance (8x salary)
• Additional benefits via salary sacrifice schemes
• Wellhub health and wellness options
• Performance-related bonus
• Training and career development opportunities

What makes us different

Nationwide is the UK's largest building society, serving over 15 million customers. Owned by members, not shareholders, allowing us to operate differently from banks. Our Purpose is to provide fairer, more rewarding banking for society.

Joining Nationwide means being part of a purpose-driven, high-performing organization with rewarding careers and competitive benefits. We are committed to reaching more people across the UK and promoting the benefits of mutuality over traditional banking.