Sr NoSQL DBA (MongoDB Atlas)

eBay; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Senior NoSQL Database Administrator specialized in MongoDB Atlas to enhance the reliability and performance of database systems. This role requires extensive experience in database management, automation, and NoSQL technologies, along with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DBA experience with MongoDB, including 2 years with MongoDB Atlas.
• Strong understanding of NoSQL and cloud technologies.
• Experience with automation/scripting for deployment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage MongoDB Atlas clusters.
• Design and implement data models and performance optimization.
• Monitor system health and compliance with RTO/RPO requirements.

Skills

NoSQL data modeling

Query optimization

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Automation

Cloud infrastructure

Education

MongoDB Certified DBA or Developer

Tools

MongoDB Atlas

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

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At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About The Team And The Role

TCGplayer connects hobbyists and hobby businesses to communities. We relentlessly improve the exchange of things and thoughts that fuel passions, providing the most compelling destination and tools for collectible card game enthusiasts and professional sellers! TCGplayer, now a part of eBay, promotes and drives growth of our products and services by connecting a global community of millions of buyers with tens of thousands of retailers in a $25B global collectible hobby market.

Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) is responsible for the stability, reliability, and deployment of TCGplayer.com technology. Our primary function is to increase the efficiency of the organization through well designed automation and infrastructure.

As a Senior DBA you will work closely with Architecture, CPE, and Software Engineering to increase stability and reliability of our database platforms. You will be responsible for 24/7 operations of our databases, creating and maintaining efficient procedures and queries. Ultimately you will execute and automate operational processes quickly, accurately and securely. Your responsibilities will include deploying product updates, identifying production issues and implementing integrations that meet TCGplayer needs. If you have a solid background in database administration, MongoDB and other database technologies, we’d love to meet you.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior NoSQL Database Administrator with deep expertise in MongoDB Atlas to join our dynamic data infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing our NoSQL database systems with a primary focus on MongoDB Atlas. You will play a critical role in ensuring data availability, performance, scalability, and security across all NoSQL environments.

Our team prides itself on a culture that fosters camaraderie, embraces diversity, and exudes passion! We are one of New York State’s 50 best employers and Fortune.com’s top 100 companies for women in the U.S.

What You Will Accomplish

• Administer and manage MongoDB Atlas clusters including deployment, configuration, patching, upgrades, scaling, and high availability.
• Design and implement data models, sharding strategies, and indexing plans for performance optimization.
• Monitor system health and performance using Atlas and third-party monitoring tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures; ensure compliance with RTO/RPO requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to development teams with query optimization, proper stored procedure usage, indexing optimization and schema optimization
• Understanding cloud systems such as AWS and how to optimize, configure and deploy databases using cloud technologies
• Taking lead in the database deployment process and assisting DevOps team during code deployments
• Demonstrating a high level of initiative and attention to detail during daily operations
• Establish and enforce database standards and best practices for schema design, security, access controls, and automation.
• Assist in capacity planning and cost optimization, particularly within cloud-based environments.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs and developers on MongoDB and general NoSQL best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations and handle incident response related to NoSQL systems.
  
  
  

Required

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA with a focus on MongoDB, including at least 2 years with MongoDB Atlas in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of NoSQL data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with MongoDB tools (Compass, Atlas CLI, mongodump/mongorestore, mongoexport/mongoimport).
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible) for deployment and monitoring tasks.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience managing cloud-based databases.
• Familiarity with security practices, including encryption, authentication (LDAP, x.509), and role-based access controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Prior experience with NoSQL and caching technologies (Redis, Elasticsearch)
• Experience with database monitoring / alerting / troubleshooting tools (New Relic)
  
  
  

Preferred

• MongoDB Certified DBA or Developer.
• Experience with additional NoSQL technologies (e.g., Cassandra, Couchbase, Redis, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools.
  
  
  

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$100,000 - $173,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the TCGplayer Careers website or apply for a job with TCGplayer.

TCGplayer, a subsidiary company of eBay, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. View our accessibility info to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Information Technology

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  Technology, Information and Internet

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