MongoDB DBA

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK financial sector is seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join their Integration Platform team. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining MongoDB databases, collaborating with technical teams, and supporting robust business solutions. The company values career growth and offers competitive benefits, fostering a dynamic working environment with flexibility.

Benefits

Personal pension with 7% contribution topped up by 16%

Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually

Life assurance worth 8x your salary

Access to health and wellness options

Annual performance-related bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering technical solutions with MongoDB.
• In-depth knowledge of MongoDB architecture and support.
• Experience across various projects with technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain MongoDB databases to provide robust business solutions.
• Collaborate in delivery teams to build optimal solutions leveraging technical expertise.
• Guide less experienced engineers in developing fit-for-purpose designs.

Skills

MongoDB

Linux operating system concepts

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Tools

MongoDB OpsManager

Ansible

Red Hat OpenShift

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 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 provide robust 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. You will also have opportunities to join our various communities to share ideas and collaborate with other professional engineers.

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

At Nationwide, we support hybrid working wherever possible. Our hybrid approach fosters rewarding relationships, bringing colleagues together across the UK, while also supporting generous home working. We value in-office time for problem-solving, learning, and connection.

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

If you are outside of Swindon and London, you will be required to attend these offices once a month for workshops, collaboration, and meetings.

High application volume may lead us to close the advert early, so please apply promptly.

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 issues within the MongoDB space. You will guide less experienced engineers to develop fit-for-purpose designs and solutions aligned with team objectives.

You may be required to work on-call from time to time.

About you

You should have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions through the design, build, and implementation of MongoDB, with in-depth knowledge of:

• Linux operating system concepts
• Configuring and supporting MongoDB OpsManager for backups and deployments
• MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding
• Supporting JSON document structures, including exporting and importing documents
• Troubleshooting and performance tuning within MongoDB for development and testing teams
• Working across multiple projects and collaborating within a team
• Sharing expertise with emerging talent
• Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders based on professionalism and knowledge
• Quickly learning new technologies

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

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

Our Customer First behaviors include:

• Say it straight – Be honest, direct, and clear in communication.
• Push for better – Aim high and continually seek improvements.
• Get it done – Prioritize impactful work, be decisive, and accountable.

We encourage you to highlight relevant experience in your application to improve your chances, as we review each application individually.

The extras you’ll get

Employee benefits include:

• A personal pension with a 7% employee contribution topped up by 16%
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• Additional benefits via our salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellhub – access to health and wellness options
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Training and development opportunities

What makes us different

Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, serves over 15 million customers, making us a significant UK financial presence. Owned by our members, we operate differently from banks, focusing on fairer, more rewarding services for society.

Working here means being part of a purpose-driven organization that values career development and offers competitive benefits. We aim to reach more people across the UK, promoting the choice of a mutual over traditional banks.