MongoDB Administrator: Database Operations

1 Month ago • 4 Years + • Programming • $89,500 PA - $134,300 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a MongoDB DBA at Rockstar Games, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining MongoDB instances. You will monitor database health and performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and ensure data integrity through backups and disaster recovery strategies. Collaborating with development teams, you will design and optimize database schemas and queries while enforcing security policies and creating documentation. Troubleshooting database-related issues and staying current with MongoDB best practices are also key responsibilities. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to system reliability and efficiency.
Must have:
  • 4 years of MongoDB DBA experience.
  • Understanding of MongoDB internals.
  • Experience with backup and recovery processes.
  • Familiarity with MongoDB security measures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is looking for a MongoDB DBA who possesses a passion for monitoring, alerting, and tuning.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game development studio in Carlsbad, CA. 

WHAT WE DO

  • The Rockstar Database Services team provides operational and development support for critical platforms and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Install, configure, and maintain MongoDB instances.
  • Monitor database health and performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks proactively.
  • Perform regular backups, ensure data integrity, and manage disaster recovery strategies.
  • Enforce database security policies, including managing roles, authentication, and access controls.
  • Collaborate with development teams to design, implement, and optimize database schemas and queries.
  • Create and maintain clear documentation on configurations, processes, and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot database-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and deliver timely solutions.
  • Stay current with MongoDB best practices and apply them to ensure system reliability and efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4 years of hands-on experience as a MongoDB DBA or in a similar database administration role.
  • Solid understanding of MongoDB internals, replica sets, sharding, and deployment strategies.
  • Experience with backup and recovery processes, including point-in-time restore.
  • Familiarity with implementing and managing MongoDB security measures.
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for performance optimization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work calmly in high pressure situations and manage multiple ongoing projects.

SKILLS

  • Performance Tuning and Query Optimization
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Shell Scripting
  • Monitoring and Alerting Tools (Ops Manager)
  • Schema Design and Data Modeling
  • Advanced querying skills.
  • A sense of ownership, initiative and drive.
  • Team player with a get it done attitude.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

The pay range for this position in San Diego at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

*San Diego Base Pay Range
$89,500$134,300 USD

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