Job Description

As a Senior MongoDB Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our MongoDB database systems, which are essential to our platform's success. You will also provide support for our SQL Server databases, with a primary focus on MongoDB. Your mission is to lead database administration efforts, define the MongoDB roadmap, and collaborate with IT Operations and other stakeholders to ensure the availability, performance, and security of our database systems.


We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about database technologies and values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You should have a strong background in MongoDB administration and a willingness to support SQL Server as needed.

We will count on you to:

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of MongoDB database systems. Develop and enforce database security measures, policies, and best practices. Monitor and optimize database performance to ensure high availability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization. Collaborate with development teams on database-related activities, including schema changes, data migrations, and performance tuning. Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, working closely with IT teams and vendors as necessary. Develop and maintain robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and recoverability. Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations. Implement and maintain database replication and clustering technologies for high availability and disaster recovery. Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. Stay current with the latest database technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Mentor and provide guidance to Junior and Mid-Level DBAs, sharing knowledge and best practices.

What you need to have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Extensive experience as a Database Administrator, specialising in MongoDB. Proficiency in MongoDB database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Strong understanding of database concepts, principles, and best practices. Extensive experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, and SQL. In-depth knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization techniques. Expertise in database security measures and best practices. Experience with backup and recovery procedures, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery planning. Proven track record of successfully leading database administration efforts. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.

What makes you stand out?

Certification in MongoDB administration. Experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS. Familiarity with other database technologies, such as DocumentDB and DynamoDB. Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning tools. Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Experience with database automation and orchestration tools.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.


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Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.



Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.