MongoDB Engineer

Runavir; Maryland; On-site; USD 105,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Runavir is seeking a MongoDB Engineer in Maryland to advance automation and data services across project lifecycles. You will design, implement, and optimize MongoDB-based data flows, with Python/Django/Flask REST endpoints contributing to a scalable service layer.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years as a Database Engineer, security clearances, and experience with cloud and container technologies, delivering robust, JSON-driven interfaces for UI consumption.

Qualifications

• Experience with MongoDB deployment and management.
• Strong Python-based data services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of REST endpoints, microservices, and JSON data formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, and data flow analysis.
• Develop and maintain MongoDB structures within the system architecture.
• Create workflows to replace existing processes and support break/fix requests.
• Lead development of database structures, parser software, and loading tools.
• Support development and testing of Python-based REST endpoints and microservices.

Skills

MongoDB expertise

Python programming

REST API design

Agile experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5 years equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Git

Jira

Confluence

Swagger

AWS

VS Code

Job description

MongoDB Engineer (Level 2-3)

We are seeking a MongoDB Engineer in Maryland to develop capabilities that shift the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model emphasizing automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the full life cycle of a project.If you are a Database Engineer with strong MongoDB experience and an interest in modern Python-based data services, a team player, and a self-starter, then this is the position for you!

Work Schedule

Standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities (describe the day-to-day)

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, and data flow analysis.
• Develop and maintain database structures that fit into the overall system architecture.
• Create new workflows to replace existing processes as needed, and support break/fix requests and updates.
• Lead development of database structures, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Support the development and testing of Python-based REST endpoints, microservices, and data model management capabilities using Django and Flask frameworks, interfacing with data models such as MariaDB, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL to serve data in JSON format to UI front ends.
• Provide subject matter expertise tuning and optimizing an existing MongoDB implementation.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

General office environment. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Database experience with MongoDB, including deployment and management of the database itself, debugging of optimization issues, and scaling.

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret//SCI w/Polygraph

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or five (5) years of equivalent Database Engineer experience in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

Eight (8) or more years of Database Engineering experience on similar projects.

Required Certifications

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Python, Django, or Flask.
• REST endpoint development and microservice architecture.
• Swagger.
• AWS, C2S, or other cloud experience.
• Docker.
• Visual Studio Code or similar IDEs, JSON and/or XML serialization.
• Jira, Confluence.
• Git version control.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.

Other Responsibilities

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$105,100 - $231,100The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. For a full overview of our offerings, visit runavir.com/benefits. Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.