MongoDB DBA

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building society in the UK is seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join their Integration Platform team. This role involves designing and maintaining MongoDB databases, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to ongoing technical growth. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a range of unique benefits while making a significant impact in the tech strategy of the organization.

Benefits

Personal pension with employer top-up

Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually

Life assurance (8x salary)

Health and wellness options

Performance-related bonus

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in MongoDB technical solutions.
• Knowledge in Linux operating systems and MongoDB architecture.
• Experience in troubleshooting and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain MongoDB databases.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to build optimal solutions.
• Support both non-production and production environments.

Skills

Linux operating system concepts

MongoDB architecture

Performance tuning within MongoDB

Troubleshooting MongoDB

Building relationships

Tools

MongoDB OpsManager

Red Hat OpenShift

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 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 throughout 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 professionals.

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

At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working where possible. Our approach supports building rewarding relationships by bringing colleagues together across the UK, while also enabling generous home working. We value in-office time for problem-solving, learning, and staying connected.

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

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

High application volume may lead to early closing of this advert, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

What you’ll be doing

You will collaborate with delivery teams to build optimal solutions using your technical leadership and SME expertise, providing advice, building systems, and troubleshooting within the MongoDB space. You will guide less experienced engineers and contribute to creating fit-for-purpose designs to meet team objectives.

Occasional on-call work may be required.

About you

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

• Linux operating system concepts
• MongoDB OpsManager for backups and deployments
• MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding
• Handling JSON data structures, exporting/importing documents
• Troubleshooting and performance tuning within MongoDB
• Working across multiple projects and within a team
• 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-party vendors

Our Customer First behaviours include:

• Say it straight - Honesty and clarity in communication
• Push for better - Continuous improvement and high standards
• Get it done - Prioritization and accountability

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

The extras you’ll get

Benefits include:

• Personal pension with employer top-up
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
• Life assurance (8x salary)
• Benefits via salary sacrifice scheme
• Health and wellness options through Wellhub
• Performance-related bonus
• Training and career development opportunities

What makes us different

Nationwide, the world’s largest building society with over 15 million customers, is owned by its members. This structure allows us to operate differently from traditional banks, focusing on fairness, societal benefit, and rewarding careers. Join us to experience the difference and help us reach more people across the UK.