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If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference with great job satisfaction in a fast-paced, dynamic, and thriving team, then join our Integration Platform team at Nationwide. We are central to 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 in all stages, 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 opportunities to join our communities to share ideas and collaborate with other engineers.
We are open to flexible working arrangements to support your performance.
At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working where possible. This approach supports meaningful relationships by bringing colleagues together across the UK while also providing generous home working options. We value in-office time for problem-solving, learning, and connection.
For this role, you'll 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.
Note: If you are outside Swindon or 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 apply promptly.
What you’ll be doing
You will work collaboratively within delivery teams to develop optimal solutions for Nationwide, leveraging your technical leadership and SME expertise to provide advice, 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 should have a proven track record in delivering technical solutions through the design, build, and implementation of MongoDB. In-depth knowledge and experience in the following areas are desirable:
* Linux operating system concepts
* Configuring and supporting MongoDB OpsManager for backups and deployments
* MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding
* Supporting JSON document structures, exporting, and importing documents
* Troubleshooting MongoDB issues and tuning performance, workload, and 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 preferred:
* 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 parties/suppliers
Our Customer First behaviors emphasize honesty, continuous improvement, and accountability. Demonstrate these qualities in your application.
The extras you’ll get
Benefits include:
* Pension with employer contributions
* Up to 2 days paid volunteering annually
* Life assurance (8x salary)
* Additional benefits via salary sacrifice schemes
* Wellhub for health and wellness
* Performance-related bonus
* Training and development opportunities
What makes us different
Nationwide, the world’s largest building society, serves over 15 million customers, representing nearly a quarter of the UK population. As a mutual, owned by our members, we operate differently from banks to deliver our Purpose — Banking — but fairer and more socially responsible.
Join us to experience this difference firsthand. Be part of a purpose-driven organization offering rewarding careers and competitive benefits. We are committed to reaching more people across the UK and promoting the benefits of a mutual society over traditional banking.
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