MongoDB DBA Specialist

LTM; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plan covering Medical, Dental, Vision

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company match

Life Insurance

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Database Administrator to manage MongoDB and MySQL databases. The role involves installing, configuring, and optimizing databases, along with ensuring data security and implementing best practices. Candidates must have at least 5 years of database administration experience in MongoDB and/or MySQL, with strong knowledge of performance tuning and backup strategies. This position offers competitive benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in MongoDB and/or MySQL database administration.
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery strategies.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and troubleshooting production databases.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MongoDB databases.
• Monitor MongoDB performance, replication, and availability.
• Perform regular backups and restore operations.
• Implement security best practices including authentication and authorization.
• Collaborate with application teams to optimize schema design and queries.

Skills

MongoDB Administration

MySQL Administration

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery strategies

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Python

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• MongoDB Administration: Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MongoDB databases across Dev/Test/Prod environments.
• Monitor MongoDB performance, replication, and availability.
• Perform regular backups and restore operations (logical and physical) and validate recovery procedures.
• Implement security best practices including authentication, authorization, and role‑based access.
• Troubleshoot MongoDB issues related to performance, connectivity, replication, and storage.
• Collaborate with application teams to optimize schema design and queries.
• MySQL Administration: Install, configure, and maintain MySQL databases.
• Execute database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures (including backups in MySQL and Viva Learning).
• Monitor MySQL performance, capacity, and availability.
• Perform database tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Manage users, privileges, and data security.
• Handle upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Backup, restore, and DR management.
• Design and maintain backup strategies for MongoDB and MySQL.
• Conduct regular restore testing to ensure data recoverability.
• Maintain documentation for backup, restore, and DR processes.
• Support audits and compliance requirements related to data protection.
• Monitoring support: Monitor database health and proactively address issues.
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.
• Provide on‑call or production support as required.
• Maintain operational documentation and SOPs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in MongoDB and/or MySQL database administration.
• Strong knowledge of backup, restore, and recovery strategies.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring and troubleshooting production databases.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Basic scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud‑managed databases (e.g., MongoDB Atlas, AWS RDS).
• Exposure to high‑availability replication and disaster recovery setups.
• Knowledge of compliance and security best practices.

Role Type

• Database Administration, Production Support.
• Suitable for DBA, APSE, CTI, Platform Support aligned roles.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Medical Plan covering Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Coverage.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Life Insurance.
• Vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays.
• Paid paternity and maternity leave.

Benefits and perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with LTIMindtree (“LTIM”). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance‑based bonus, sales incentive pay, and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.

Disclaimer

The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date of this posting.

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