Job Description

MongoDB Engineer - Automation Focus



Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled MongoDB Engineer with strong expertise in database management and automation. The role requires hands-on experience with MongoDB administration along with automation skills using Ansible, Jenkins, Python, and Terraform to manage, deploy, and optimize scalable database environments.



Key Responsibilities



Install, configure, and manage MongoDB clusters (replication, sharding, backup, and recovery)



Monitor database performance, optimize queries, and implement indexing strategies



Automate MongoDB deployments, configurations, and maintenance tasks using Ansible, Terraform, and Python



Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database-related processes using Jenkins



Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies for MongoDB



Collaborate with development and DevOps teams for application integration and database automation



Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex database issues



Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for MongoDB and automation processes



Required Skills & Qualifications



Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB administration (replica sets, sharding, backup/restore)



Proficiency in automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, Python



Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools



Scripting and automation experience to manage database deployments and configurations



Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and database security best practices



Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills



Good to Have



Experience with cloud-based MongoDB platforms (MongoDB Atlas, AWS, Azure)



Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)



Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)



Understanding of database scaling, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies



Education & Experience



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent



3-7 years of experience as a MongoDB Engineer with hands-on automation experience




Education & Experience



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent



5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD, or platform engineering roles (preferred)

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.


Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.


Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.