MongoDB DBA — Performance, Security & AWS Specialist

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a MONGODB Database Administrator in South Africa. This role requires managing MONGODB instances to ensure performance, availability, and security. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience with MONGODB and AWS, alongside strong skills in performance tuning and database administration. Responsibilities include installations, upgrades, and working alongside application teams to maintain system stability.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience managing MONGODB environment.
• 4 years of experience with MONGODB ENTERPRISE edition with OPSMANAGER.
• Strong proficiency in performance tuning and backup/restore techniques.
• Experience working with AWS infrastructures services (EC2, S3).

Responsibilities

• Managing installations and upgrades.
• Assisting Development Teams in designing and optimising systems.
• Conducting database administration tasks.
• Working with SECURITY team to manage access and compliance.
• Performing backups and restores as requested.
• Troubleshooting and support on DBA issues.

Skills

Performance tuning

Backup/restore techniques

Linux operating system and script development

Working with AWS services (EC2, S3)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MONGODB ENTERPRISE edition

OPSMANAGER

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a MONGODB Database Administrator in South Africa. This role requires managing MONGODB instances to ensure performance, availability, and security. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience with MONGODB and AWS, alongside strong skills in performance tuning and database administration. Responsibilities include installations, upgrades, and working alongside application teams to maintain system stability.