Senior Engineer – Database Administration

Marsh McLennan

. Ensure timely and high-quality database support to the end-user community .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in MongoDB database administration, including installation, configuration, and performance troubleshooting. Proficient in cloud-based solutions and automation scripting, with a strong focus on operational excellence and user support.

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MongoDB Database AdministrationUNIX/Linux PlatformsAWS and AzureDocker and ContainerizationDatabase Automation and Scripting

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Hard Skills

MongoDBMongoDB AtlasReplicationShardingOps ManagerJSONPostgreSQLMySQLOracleNoSQL Data Modeling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsResults-FocusedAnalytical ApproachCustomer-Service Mindset

Tools & Technologies

DockerCloud-Based Database SolutionsDatabase Migration ToolsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationDatabase ManagementOperational ExcellenceDevOpsSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerLinuxMongoDBMySQLNoSQLOraclePostgresPythonShell ScriptingUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure timely and high-quality database support to the end-user community
Help set the strategic direction for database platforms
Plan and execute strategic database activities, including complex issues
Install, configure, and upgrade MongoDB software and products according to guidelines
Create and size database storage structures and database objects
Plan and execute backup and recovery of database information
Handle daily database administration operations
Troubleshoot performance issues using profiler, indexes, server status, and host metrics
Upgrade and maintain production and development environments
Manage MongoDB auditing, authorization, and internal/external authentication
Export and import MongoDB data across environments
Monitor and troubleshoot space issues
Support user deployments in Dev, QA, and Prod environments
Troubleshoot database alerts
Work on change orders according to implementation plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in MongoDB database administration
Proven expertise working on UNIX/Linux platforms, AWS, and Azure
Strong knowledge of MongoDB, MongoDB Atlas, Docker, Replication, Sharding, Ops Manager, and JSON
Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Oracle
Experience with cloud-based database solutions
Knowledge of automation and scripting for database management
Understanding of DevOps, AI, and security best practices for database environments
Enterprise MongoDB installation and hands-on experience configuring Docker MongoDB images on containers
Excellent knowledge of MongoDB internals, storage engines, concurrency, memory, journaling, and checkpoints
Experience implementing multi-data-center replica sets and sharded clusters in Linux and Windows environments
Experience with Ops Manager implementation, monitoring, backup, and automation
Knowledge of database migration tools
Scripting skills for automating routine tasks such as log rotation, refreshes, and grooming
Knowledge of MongoDB clustering and sharding
Experience scaling MongoDB across data centers
Experience with NoSQL data modeling
Experience in database and application patching
Expertise in MongoDB CRUD operations and automation scripting using shell scripting and Python
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Results-focused and analytical approach
Proven track record building processes, SLAs, and operational excellence in production environments
Strong customer-service mindset
Excellent prioritization and ability to manage multiple initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work with flexibility to work remotely and collaborate in the office
Expected to work in the local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week
Collaboration, connections and professional development benefits from working together in the office
Diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment