Technology Engineer (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Global Software Solutions Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider in India is seeking a Technology Engineer to act as a technical authority for Open-Source databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. This full-time role focuses on standardization and automation to ensure operational stability. The ideal candidate should have 8-12 years of experience in a senior technical position, preferably in the banking sector, and possess strong expertise in database administration and architecture.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in a senior technical position within large organizations.
• Experience in the banking industry preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of database patching/upgrades and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain product strategy and roadmap for database management.
• Establish and enforce performance standards for database operations.
• Design solutions for operational stability and automate deployments.

Skills

MongoDB database administration

PostgreSQL database administration

MySQL database administration

Cassandra database administration

SQL

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Agile working practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Relevant professional certifications

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

Terraform

Job description

We are looking for a Technology Engineer to serve as the technical authority for Open-Source databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

This role focuses on standardization, automation, monitoring, and capacity planning to ensure platform operational stability and efficiency. You will define and maintain a product strategy, roadmap, and backlog, driving innovation and cost efficiency through R&D and vendor engagement. Key responsibilities include establishing and enforcing performance standards, enabling agile delivery for projects while safeguarding database performance. The role also involves designing solutions to enhance operational stability, automating deployments, and reducing business-impacting incidents. You will act as a technical mentor and escalation point, guiding teams and ensuring adherence to the Group IT Technology Stack.

Requirements

Education

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Preferred: Relevant professional certifications.

Experience

• Essential: 8-12 years of experience in a senior technical position within large organizations.
• Preferred: Experience in the banking industry.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

MongoDB

• Excellent knowledge in MongoDB database administration, architecture, and internals.
• Excellent knowledge of MongoDB backup/restore mechanisms, patching/upgrades, and Ops Manager.
• Strong expertise in MongoDB replicase and sharding.

PostgreSQL

• Excellent knowledge in PostgreSQL database administration, architecture, and internals.
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL high availability (HA) and clustering.
• Proficient with PostgreSQL monitoring tools and backup/restore mechanisms.

MySQL

• Excellent knowledge in MySQL database administration, architecture, and internals.
• Strong expertise in MySQL high availability (HA) and clustering.
• Proficient with MySQL monitoring tools and backup/restore mechanisms.

Cassandra

• Good knowledge in Cassandra database administration, architecture, and internals.
• Understanding of Cassandra HA, clustering, monitoring tools, and backup/restore mechanisms.

General Database Expertise

• Excellent knowledge in database patching/upgrades, auditing, logging, and security practices.
• Strong performance tuning and diagnostics skills.
• Expertise in database migration.

Additional Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• Good knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with Agile working practices.
• Knowledge of modern automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform).
• Good scripting skills (Bash, Python).

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a research and development mindset.
• Adequate understanding of project management methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and presentation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time