MongoDB DBA

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join JR United Kingdom as a MongoDB Database Administrator, where you'll design and maintain essential databases for exciting projects. With opportunities for ongoing development, you'll collaborate closely with teams, leveraging your expertise to solve complex challenges while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements. Benefit from competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a supportive work culture focused on community and member value.

Benefits

Personal pension with company contributions

Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually

Life assurance (8x salary)

Health and wellness options through Wellhub

Annual performance bonus

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in designing and implementing MongoDB solutions.
• Experience supporting and configuring MongoDB OpsManager.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain MongoDB databases and infrastructure.
• Guide and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with teams on optimal solutions.

Skills

Linux operating system concepts

MongoDB architecture

Performance tuning

Index optimization

Troubleshooting MongoDB issues

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Tools

Ansible

Red Hat OpenShift

Kafka

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 central to the 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 in 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 opportunities to join our communities to share ideas and collaborate with other engineers.

We are open to flexible working arrangements to support your best performance.

At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working where possible. This approach supports more rewarding relationships by bringing colleagues together across the UK while also providing generous home working options. We value in-office time for problem-solving, learning, and connection.

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

If you are outside of Swindon and London, you will need to attend Swindon or London once a month for workshops, collaboration, and meetings.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the advert early, so apply soon.

What you’ll be doing

You will collaborate within delivery teams to build optimal solutions for Nationwide, leveraging your technical leadership and SME knowledge to advise, build systems, and resolve problems in the MongoDB space. You will guide and mentor less experienced engineers to create fit-for-purpose designs and solutions.

On-call work may occasionally be required.

About you

You have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions through the design, build, and implementation of MongoDB. Ideally, you possess in-depth knowledge and experience in:

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

Additionally, experience in at least three of the following areas is 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 parties/suppliers

Our Customer First behaviors include:

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

We encourage you to highlight relevant experience in your application to improve your chances.

The extras you’ll get

Benefits include:

• A personal pension with company contributions
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
• Life assurance (8x salary)
• Additional benefits through salary sacrifice schemes
• Wellhub for health and wellness options
• Annual performance bonus
• Training and career development opportunities

What makes us different

Nationwide, the world’s largest building society with over 15 million customers, operates as a mutual owned by members. We aim to deliver fairer, more rewarding banking for society. Working here means being part of a purpose-driven, high-performing organization that values its members and community, especially as we expand our reach across the UK.