MongoDB DBA

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join their Integration Platform team. This role involves designing and maintaining robust databases while fostering a learning culture and sharing knowledge within a dynamic team environment. The position supports hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility to enhance performance.

Benefits

Personal pension with employer contributions

Up to 2 days paid volunteering per year

Life assurance worth 8x your salary

Annual performance bonus

Wellhub health and wellness options

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering solutions using MongoDB.
• Experience with MongoDB OpsManager for backups.
• Ability to share expertise with emerging talent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within delivery teams to build optimal MongoDB solutions.
• Guide less experienced engineers in designing and implementing MongoDB systems.
• On-call work may be required occasionally.

Skills

Linux operating system concepts

MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting MongoDB issues

Ability to work across multiple projects

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 at the center 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 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 engineers.

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

At Nationwide, we support hybrid working where possible. Our hybrid approach fosters rewarding relationships, bringing colleagues together across the UK while supporting 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 if part-time, 40% of your working hours, based at our London, Swindon, Northampton, or Bournemouth offices. Further details will be provided by your hiring manager. More about our hybrid working approach can be found here.

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

High application volume may lead to early closing of the advert. We recommend applying promptly.

What you’ll be doing

You will collaborate within delivery teams to build optimal solutions for Nationwide, using your technical leadership and SME knowledge to advise, build systems, and resolve issues within the MongoDB space. You will guide less experienced engineers to create fit-for-purpose designs and solutions to meet team objectives.

On-call work may be required occasionally.

About you

You have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions through the design, build, and implementation of MongoDB. In-depth knowledge and experience in the following areas are desirable:

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

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

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

Our Customer First behaviors include:

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

We review applications individually. Highlight your most relevant experience to improve your chances.

The extras you’ll get

Benefits include:

• A personal pension with employer contributions
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering per year
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• Additional benefits via salary sacrifice schemes
• Wellhub health and wellness options
• Annual performance bonus
• Training and career development opportunities

What makes us different

Nationwide is the world’s largest building society, serving over 15 million customers. As a member-owned organization, we operate differently from banks, focusing on fairer, more rewarding banking for society.

Join us to experience this difference firsthand. Be part of a purpose-driven, high-performing organization with rewarding careers and comprehensive benefits. We aim to reach more people across the UK, promoting the choice of a mutual over traditional banks.