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If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference with great job satisfaction in a fast, dynamic, and thriving team, then come and join our Integration Platform team at Nationwide. We are at the heart of the society’s tech strategy and the focal point for our current and future Kubernetes platform.
As a MongoDB Database Administrator, you will work in project teams designing, building, and maintaining MongoDB databases and infrastructure to deliver robust business solutions. You will be involved from design and build to supporting both non-production and production environments. We foster a learning culture at NBS, encouraging ongoing development and skill enhancement in relevant technologies. You will also have the opportunity to join our professional communities to share ideas and collaborate with peers.
We are open to flexible working arrangements to help you perform at your best.
At Nationwide, we support hybrid working where possible. Our approach promotes rewarding relationships by bringing colleagues together across the UK, while also providing generous access to home working. We value in-office time for problem-solving, learning, and connection.
For this role, you will spend at least two days per week, or if part-time, 40% of your working hours, based at our London, Swindon, Northampton, or Bournemouth offices. Further details will be provided upon successful application. More about our hybrid working approach can be found here.
If you are outside of Swindon and London, you will need to attend these offices once a month for workshops, collaboration, and meetings.
High application volume may lead us to close the advert early, so please apply promptly.
What you’ll be doing
You will collaborate with delivery teams to build optimal solutions for Nationwide, utilizing your technical leadership and SME expertise to advise, build systems, and troubleshoot within the MongoDB space. You will guide less experienced engineers and help create fit-for-purpose designs to meet team objectives.
On-call work may be required occasionally.
About you
You have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions through designing, building, and implementing MongoDB. Ideally, you possess in-depth knowledge and experience in:
* Linux operating system concepts
* Configuring and supporting MongoDB OpsManager for backups and deployments
* MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding
* Supporting JSON data structures, exporting and importing documents
* Troubleshooting MongoDB issues, tuning performance, and optimizing indexes
* Working across multiple projects and teams
* Sharing expertise with emerging talent
* Building relationships with technical and business stakeholders
* Quickly learning new technologies
Additionally, experience in at least three of the following areas is desirable:
* Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible)
* LDAP integration
* Red Hat OpenShift
* Kafka
* Network and infrastructure security
* Agile methodologies and Scrum
* Regulatory environments (PCI, GDPR)
* Working with third-party suppliers
Our Customer First values focus on honesty, continuous improvement, and accountability. Demonstrate these behaviors in your application by sharing relevant experiences.
The extras you’ll get
* A personal pension with employer contributions
* Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
* Life assurance (8x salary)
* Additional benefits through salary sacrifice schemes
* Wellhub health and wellness options
* Annual performance bonus
* Training and development opportunities
What makes us different
Nationwide is the world’s largest building society, serving over 15 million customers and owning nearly a quarter of the UK’s population’s banking relationships. As a member-owned organization, we operate differently from banks, focusing on fairness, societal benefit, and rewarding careers. Join us to experience this difference firsthand and be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to reaching more people across the UK.
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