Database Administrator
Contract: Jackson, Michigan, US
Client – Energy & Utilities Client
Duration – 6 Months (Possible Extension / Conversion)
Location – Michigan (Remote)
About the Role:
- The primary task in this role is to provide Database Support for Mongo databases, including Database Engineering for Performance, Reliability, Scalability, and supportability.
- This role involves Database Migrations and Upgrades, development of Operating Procedures and processes, and handling multiple assignments concurrently.
Responsibilities:
- Work with existing Database Platform team project team and application vendor team in requirements gathering and analysis sessions.
- Analyze, understand, develop and implement existing systems, along with upgrading methodology and strategy.
- Determine and implement best practices around reliability, performance, scalability, and supportability of Mongo databases.
- Define project timelines and schedule database upgrades, effectively communicating all milestones to application liaison and leadership.
- Understand, adhere to, and possibly define unique Database Standards and Processes for Mongo.
- Provide post migration support and resolve related issues.
- Work with application teams and project teams to resolve performance issues.
- Liaison with the architectural team and infrastructure teams to align architectural requirements and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure deliverables.
- Document upgrade results, findings, and lessons learned.
- Ensure existing Operation Support documentation is developed and up to date.
- Perform KT to existing Database Platform teams and others as needed.
- Create/update DR documents and participate in DR tests if required.
- Ensure SOX Standards are adhered to and complied with if applicable.
Education Qualification:
- A bachelor’s degree is required, area of study in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another technical field is strongly preferred.
Required Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in providing support for Mongo systems.
- Mongo 3.4 and above.