MongoDB DBA

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic Integration Platform team as a MongoDB Database Administrator, focusing on design, build, and maintenance of databases. This role offers the chance for growth in a hybrid work environment and to contribute to impactful solutions for a major building society.

Benefits

Personal pension with employer top-up

Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually

Life assurance worth 8x salary

Additional benefits via salary sacrifice schemes

Wellhub health and wellness options

Performance-related bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in MongoDB technical solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of MongoDB architecture and replication.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain MongoDB databases and infrastructure.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Work within delivery teams to solve MongoDB-related problems.

Skills

MongoDB

Linux operating system

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Collaboration

Learning new technologies

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 join our Integration Platform team at Nationwide. We are central to the society’s tech strategy and focus on our current and future Kubernetes platform.

As a MongoDB Database Administrator, you will design, build, and maintain 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. You will also have opportunities to join our communities for idea sharing and collaboration with other engineers.

We support flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.

At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working where possible. Our approach combines in-office collaboration with home working, valuing time in the office for problem-solving, learning, and connection.

You will spend at least two days per week, or 40% of your time if part-time, based at our London, Swindon, Northampton, or Bournemouth offices. Further details will be provided upon successful application. Additionally, if based outside these locations, you will need to attend Swindon or London once a month for workshops and meetings.

Apply promptly, as high application volumes may lead to early closing of the vacancy.

What you’ll be doing

You will work within delivery teams, leveraging your technical leadership and SME knowledge to advise, build systems, and solve problems within the MongoDB space. You will provide guidance to less experienced engineers and contribute to creating fit-for-purpose solutions.

On-call work may be required from time to time.

About you

You have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions with MongoDB, including design, build, and implementation. In-depth knowledge of the following is preferred:

• Linux operating system concepts
• MongoDB OpsManager for backups and deployments
• MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding
• Handling JSON data, exporting, and importing documents
• Troubleshooting and performance tuning within MongoDB
• Collaborating across multiple projects and teams
• 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:

• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible)
• LDAP integration
• Red Hat OpenShift
• Kafka
• Network and infrastructure security
• Agile methodologies and Scrum
• Regulatory environments such as PCI and 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 and take accountability.

We review each application individually, so highlight your most relevant experience.

The extras you’ll get

Benefits include:

• A personal pension with employer top-up
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
• Life assurance worth 8x salary
• Additional benefits via salary sacrifice schemes
• Wellhub health and wellness options
• Performance-related bonus
• Training and development opportunities

What makes us different

Nationwide is the world’s largest building society, serving over 15 million customers. Owned by members, we operate differently from banks, focusing on fairness, societal benefit, and customer-centric services. Join us to experience this difference firsthand and contribute to our purpose of fairer, rewarding banking for society.