Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)

GSSTech Group

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on site Until 9/27/2026 4+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

We are looking for an experienced MongoDB Database Engineer to support enterprise-scale Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration, architecture, performance tuning, clustering, and database migrations within large-scale technology environments.

This role offers an opportunity to work on multiple high-impact technology projects involving mission-critical database platforms. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities, and supporting complex database infrastructure and delivery requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, administer, and maintain MongoDB database environments across enterprise platforms.
  • Support technology projects involving Digital Products and Digital Onboarding initiatives.
  • Manage MongoDB database deployments, upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization activities.
  • Configure and administer MongoDB Replica Sets and Sharded Cluster architectures.
  • Perform MongoDB backup and restore operations and ensure database availability and reliability.
  • Execute database patching, version upgrades, and environment maintenance activities.
  • Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
  • Manage database migrations across environments with minimal downtime.
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and engineering teams to support project deliveries.
  • Participate in Agile delivery practices and support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Provide production support and troubleshoot database-related issues across environments.
  • Support out-of-hours and weekend activities when required for critical deployments or maintenance windows.

Required Technical Skills

MongoDB Administration

  • Strong hands-on experience in MongoDB Database Administration.
  • Excellent understanding of MongoDB architecture and internal components.
  • Strong experience with:
    • MongoDB Replica Sets
    • MongoDB Sharding
    • MongoDB Ops Manager
    • MongoDB Backup & Restore mechanisms
    • Database patching and upgrades
    • Performance tuning and optimization
    • Database migrations
    • Mongo Query Language (MQL)

Operating Systems

  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Unix
    • Linux operating systems

Database Technologies

  • Experience working with Open Source database technologies.
  • Exposure to other database platforms will be considered an advantage.

Automation & Scripting (Nice to Have)

  • Exposure to modern automation technologies such as:
    • Ansible
    • Jenkins
    • Terraform
  • Experience with scripting languages including:
    • Bash
    • Python

Delivery Methodology

  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent technology projects.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise technology delivery practices.

Required Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight timelines.
  • Excellent professional communication skills.
  • Strong ownership mindset and self-management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deliverables simultaneously.
  • Strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional technology teams.

Preferred Experience

  • 4+ years of experience working in large enterprise environments.
  • Banking or Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives will be an added advantage.

Preferred Certifications

  • MongoDB-related certifications are highly desirable.
  • Relevant database or cloud certifications will be an added advantage.
About this role

Summary

Manage MongoDB databases, optimize performance, support migrations, and ensure reliability in enterprise environments.

Job title

Sr. MongoDB Database Engineer (Open Source DBA)

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Dubai, UAE; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MongoDB Replica SetsMongoDB ShardingMongoDB Ops ManagerMongoDB Backup & Restorepatching and upgradesperformance tuningdatabase migrationsMQLUnixLinux

Preferred skills

AnsibleJenkinsTerraformBashPython

Specializations

MongoDBdatabase administrationperformance tuningclusteringmigration
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

On-site City
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