MongoDB Database Administrator

BCforward; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join our team in a contract role spanning 12 months. You will design, operate, and optimize scalable MongoDB environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

You will implement sharded clusters, replica sets, data models, and automation with Python and Bash, collaborating with DevOps and application teams to deliver reliable database operations.

Qualifications

• Expert MongoDB administration including sharding, replication, and clustering.
• Performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
• Automation using Python and Shell scripting.
• Security controls, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting in enterprise production environments.
• Proficiency with productivity software (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MongoDB production environments.
• Design and implement sharded clusters and replica sets.
• Define efficient data models and schema designs.
• Optimize performance through indexing and queries.
• Monitor capacity and plan growth.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and incidents.
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement and manage security controls.
• Develop automation using Python and Bash for maintenance, backups, and monitoring.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and cluster expansions.
• Collaborate with application and DevOps teams on database requirements, deployments, and issue resolution.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and best practices for database operations and governance.

Skills

MongoDB admin

Sharding

Replication

Clustering

Performance tuning

Python

Shell scripting

Security controls

Backup & Recovery

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Tools

MySQL

Job description

Job Title

MongoDB Database Administrator

Location

Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX

Duration

Contract - 12 months

Pay Range

$73.67/hr (W2)

Job ID

409804

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a MongoDB Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing, operating, and optimizing highly scalable, distributed MongoDB environments and a proven ability to deliver high availability, performance, security, and automation for mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MongoDB production environments to ensure availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Design and implement sharded clusters and replica sets for horizontal scalability and fault tolerance.
• Define efficient data models and schema designs aligned to application requirements and performance goals.
• Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
• Monitor systems and conduct capacity planning to support growth and workload changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, replication errors, and production incidents with minimal downtime.
• Manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Implement and manage security controls, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• Develop and maintain automation using Python and Bash for maintenance, backups, and monitoring.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and cluster expansions with limited production impact.
• Collaborate with application and DevOps teams on database requirements, deployments, and issue resolution.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and best practices for database operations and governance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in MongoDB administration, including sharding, replication, and clustering on Linux/Unix.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, indexing and capacity planning.
• Automation skills with Python and Shell scripting (Bash).
• Experience implementing security controls, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident resolution abilities in enterprise production environments.
• Proficiency with productivity software, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MySQL administration as a complementary skill.
• Familiarity with high availability architectures and DevOps collaboration.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

Additional Details

Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days per week onsite.

Hours per day: 8.

Labor Type: Technical.

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About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.