Sr NoSQL DBA (MongoDB Atlas)

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eBay is a global ecommerce leader dedicated to reinventing the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. TCGplayer, now part of eBay, connects hobbyists and businesses to communities, focusing on the collectible card game market. The Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) team is responsible for the stability, reliability, and deployment of TCGplayer.com technology, aiming to increase organizational efficiency through automation and infrastructure.

Role: Senior NoSQL Database Administrator

This role focuses on ensuring the stability, reliability, and performance of TCGplayer's database platforms, particularly MongoDB Atlas. You will work closely with Architecture, CPE, and Software Engineering teams to maintain 24/7 operations, create efficient procedures, and automate operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage MongoDB Atlas clusters, including deployment, configuration, patching, upgrades, scaling, and high availability.
• Design and implement data models, sharding strategies, and indexing plans for performance optimization.
• Monitor system health and performance using Atlas and third-party tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures, ensuring compliance with RTO/RPO requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to development teams on query optimization, stored procedure usage, indexing, and schema optimization.
• Understand and optimize cloud systems such as AWS for database deployment.
• Lead database deployment processes and assist the DevOps team during code deployments.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and attention to detail during daily operations.
• Establish and enforce database standards and best practices for schema design, security, access controls, and automation.
• Assist in capacity planning and cost optimization, especially in cloud environments.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members.

Requirements

• Solid background in database administration.
• Deep expertise in MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas.
• Experience with other database technologies.
• Understanding of cloud systems, specifically AWS.
• Experience with optimizing, configuring, and deploying databases using cloud technologies.

Company Information

eBay is committed to pushing boundaries and leaving its mark on the future of ecommerce. The company values its customers, authenticity, bold ideas, and diversity. eBay fosters a collaborative environment where employees can bring their unique selves to work. TCGplayer is recognized as one of New York State's 50 best employers and a top 100 company for women in the U.S. by Fortune.com. The team culture promotes camaraderie, embraces diversity, and exudes passion.