MongoDB DBA

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

Job summary

Join a leading integration team at JR United Kingdom as a MongoDB Database Administrator, where you'll design, build, and maintain critical MongoDB databases. Enjoy a hybrid working model and opportunities for ongoing development while contributing to a purposeful organization focused on customer satisfaction and community values.

Benefits

Personal pension with employer contributions

Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually

Life assurance worth 8x salary

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering technical solutions with MongoDB.
• Experience in configuring MongoDB OpsManager and troubleshooting.
• Capability to support document-based JSON data structures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within teams to build optimal solutions for MongoDB.
• Guide and support less experienced engineers.
• Participate in on-call work as needed.

Skills

MongoDB

Linux operating system concepts

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Infrastructure as Code

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 work in project teams designing, building, and maintaining MongoDB databases and infrastructure to deliver strong business solutions. You will be involved from design through build to support of both non-production and production environments. We promote a learning culture at NBS, encouraging ongoing development and skill enhancement. You will also have the opportunity to join our communities to share ideas and collaborate with other engineers.

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

Our hybrid working model allows you to work from home while also valuing time in the office for problem-solving, learning, and connection. You will typically 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 may need to attend Swindon or London once a month for workshops and meetings.

We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so 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 for advice, system building, and problem-solving within the MongoDB space. You will guide and support less experienced engineers to develop fit-for-purpose designs and solutions, helping to meet team objectives.

On-call work may be required periodically.

About you

You have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions with MongoDB, including design, build, and implementation. 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 document-based JSON data structures, exporting and importing documents
• Troubleshooting within MongoDB, performance tuning, and index recommendations
• Working across multiple projects and within teams
• Sharing expertise with emerging talent
• Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders with professionalism
• 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 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, be decisive, and accountable.

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

The extras you’ll get

Benefits include:

• A personal pension with employer contributions
• Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
• Life assurance worth 8x salary
• Additional benefits via 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, serves over 15 million customers—almost a quarter of the UK population. As a member-owned society, we operate differently from banks, focusing on fairness, reward, and societal benefit.

Joining us means being part of a purpose-driven organization committed to making a difference in the UK. We offer rewarding careers and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting our mission to be a modern mutual alternative to traditional banks.