Senior Database Administrator

Commit Data by Valinor: Database Administrator (MongoDB & Relational)

🚀 We’re Hiring: Database Administrator (MongoDB & Relational)

Full-Time | Remote | USD

We’re looking for an experienced Database Administrator to own and manage critical data systems across MongoDB, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL in both cloud (AWS) and on-prem environments.

⚠️ Important: Please Read Before Applying

This role requires hands-on DBA experience across MongoDB and relational databases.

👉 Only candidates who meet the core requirements should apply.

Must Haves

• 4+ yrs data platforms (≥2 yrs DBA) – MongoDB (Atlas/on-prem), PostgreSQL, SQL Server
• Strong T-SQL + query optimization & schema design
• AWS (1+ yr) – database deployments, monitoring, infra basics
• DB operations: HA/DR, backups, recovery, performance tuning, security
• Data engineering exposure (Airflow preferred, ETL pipelines)
• DevOps basics: Git, CI/CD (Liquibase a plus), monitoring tools (e.g., Coralogix).

Database Administrator (MongoDB & Relational)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all MongoDB-related topics, including reviewing and approving configuration and setup changes.
• Maintain and support MongoDB databases across both Atlas and on-prem environments.
• Maintain and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases in on-prem and AWS environments.
• Monitor database systems for health, performance, and availability.
• Advise software engineers on SQL query optimization and database schema design.
• Minimize database downtime and manage High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.
• Plan and contribute to long-term scalability and database architecture.
• Implement database changes, apply patches, and manage version upgrades.
• Assist with building and maintaining data extraction pipelines from MongoDB and SQL Server.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support production systems.

Requirements

• 4+ years of combined experience across data platforms, including at least 2 years in a DBA role (MongoDB and relational databases, infrastructure, and application support).
• Hands-on data engineering experience (Airflow preferred).
• AWS experience (minimum 1 year).
• Advanced T-SQL development skills.
• Proficiency with Git and modern code management workflows.
• Strong understanding of backup, recovery, security, and data integrity principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong algorithmic thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with dbatools, Redgate SQL Toolbelt, Coralogix.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Liquibase.