MongoDB Database Administrator / DBA (Remote, Part-Time)
Pay: ~$70/hr.
Location: Fully Remote in The United States
Hours: Part-Time, ~5 hours per week (Might be up to 10 per week in the beginning)
Type: Contract/Temporary
JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a part-time MongoDB Database Administrator to provide expert ad hoc operational support for enterprise MongoDB environments. This part-time role focuses on production database administration, including cluster health monitoring, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security hardening for both self-managed and Atlas deployments. As a key team member, you will troubleshoot complex issues, optimize database operations, and ensure high availability. This part-time position offers opportunities to grow your expertise with cutting-edge MongoDB technologies, tackle new challenges, and collaborate within a dynamic, supportive remote team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer production MongoDB databases, including self-managed clusters and MongoDB Atlas environments.
- Monitor cluster health and performance using MongoDB tools and implement proactive optimizations.
- Manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
- Perform security hardening and configuration reviews for MongoDB deployments.
- Conduct performance tuning on queries, indexes, and database resources.
- Support replication, sharding, and high-availability configurations in enterprise settings.
- Execute core administration commands and troubleshoot operational issues across distributed systems.
- Review and apply production configuration guidance for optimal MongoDB performance.
- Collaborate on monitoring, maintenance, and ongoing database operational tasks.
- Provide Level 3 or Level 4 escalation support for complex MongoDB incidents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years MongoDB administration (DBA) experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Expert in MongoDB Atlas, replication, sharding, performance tuning.
- Strong production database troubleshooting skills.
- Relevant MongoDB certifications preferred.
COMPANY SUMMARY: Xcelocloud is a global multi-vendor support service that provides seamless advanced engineering and support for market-leading technology vendors—all within a single, robust platform. As technology evolves, organizations face increasing pressure to boost efficiency, enhance customer experience, and meet growing business demands. At Xcelocloud, we rise to this challenge by delivering streamlined solutions that simplify the complexities of multi-vendor environments, helping enterprise companies achieve more with less. Our services are exclusively offered through value-added resellers and distributors, who white-label or leverage Xcelocloud’s expertise to power their offerings.
We’re a fully remote, globally distributed team setting new benchmarks for tech-enabled support services in today’s digital world. By empowering a modern workforce with flexibility and autonomy, we’re shaping the future of work while ensuring top-tier support for our customers. At Xcelocloud, we believe that building a strong culture in a remote environment comes from hiring highly skilled, empathetic individuals who collaborate, innovate, and uplift each other daily. If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking team driving excellence in IT support, we’d love to have you on board!
If this Remote Part-Time MongoDB Database Administrator job is interesting to you, apply today! We're moving quickly to identify our next team member and hope to schedule interviews within the week!
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable with part-time work? (~5 hours per week)
Experience:
- MongoDB: 5 years (Required)
- Database administration: 5 years (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote