About Us:

Straive Private Limited (Erstwhile LearningMate Solutions Pvt. Ltd) is a global leader in data analytics and AI operationalization, helping enterprises embed advanced AI and data capabilities into core business workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes and ROI. With a workforce of ~20,000 professionals serving 350+clients across 30+ markets, Straive combines technical scale with deep domain expertise. A key differentiator is its network of over 6,000 subject matter experts who specialize in managing and enriching complex, unstructured dataenabling organizations to build AI systems grounded in accuracy, context, and business relevance. The company continues to earn recognition from leading industry analysts and was recently named a Leader in AIM’s 2026 Generative AI and Data Engineering PeMa Quadrants. Backed by EQT — a purpose-driven global investment organization which was ranked among the world’s leading private equity firms by PEI in 2025 — Straive is positioned as a high-value alternative to traditional IT services providers, combining domain-led intelligence with AI execution at scale.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled MongoDB Database Administrator (DBA) with a proven track record in setting up and managing databases for large-scale applications.The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to understand their business needs, gather requirements, and facilitate solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations. As a DBA, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of MongoDB databases. You will play a critical role in maintaining data integrity, implementing backup and recovery strategies, and continuously monitoring and tuning the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Details:

- Design, deploy,



and manage databases for large-scale applications, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and provide guidance on data modeling and database design.
- Implement and maintain database clusters, including replica sets and sharded clusters, ensuring data distribution and fault tolerance.
- Perform regular database performance tuning and optimization to maximize query efficiency and reduce response time.
- Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.
- Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, including performance bottlenecks, query optimization, and replication problems.
- Implement and manage database security measures, including authentication, authorization, and encryption, to protect sensitive data.
- Collaborate with system administrators to ensure adequate hardware resources and infrastructure for deployment.
- Stay up to date with the latest features, releases, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to the organization's database workplace.
- Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.
- Provide guidance and support to development teams on DB-related matters, including data access patterns and query optimization.

Required Skills:

1. Analytical Skills:

Strong ability to find common problems, provide solutions and automate the process.

2.



Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly to all stakeholders within the organization as well as the customer

Ability to facilitate discussions and workshops with diverse stakeholders.

3. Technical Skills:

Proven work experience as a MongoDB Database Administrator or similar role, with a focus on setting up and managing large-scale MongoDB databases.

Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including replica sets, sharded clusters, and data distribution.

Proficiency in MongoDB database performance tuning and optimization techniques.

Experience withMongoDB backup and recovery strategies, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery procedures.

Knowledge of DB security features and best practices for securing databases.

Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools, such as MongoDB Cloud Manager, Ops Manager, or third-party solutions.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex database issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

MongoDB certifications (e.g., MongoDB Certified DBA) are highly desirable.

4. Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong critical thinking skills to approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

Capability to identify root causes and propose actionable solutions.

5. Project Management Skills:

Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

6. Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively in a team.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

📌 Mongodb Database Administrator (Mumbai)
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