Rackspace Technology is seeking an experienced Database Reliability Engineer (MongoDB) to help manage, scale, and optimize high-performance database systems. As a Database Reliability Engineer, you will work at the intersection of database administration and DevOps, ensuring MongoDB clusters run reliably, efficiently, and securely in production environments. This role is ideal for a MongoDB DBA with coding expertise or a DevOps/SRE engineer with deep MongoDB experience. Join our innovative, cloud-focused team and contribute to building resilient, scalable data systems that power our clients’ success.
Key Responsibilities for Database Reliability Engineer
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Design, maintain, and scale MongoDB clusters (versions 6.x–8.x) for production workloads.
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Implement monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation using Python, Ansible, or similar automation tools.
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Collaborate with SREs and DevOps to integrate MongoDB into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code frameworks.
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Optimize database performance through index design, query analysis, and resource tuning.
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Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, sharding strategies, and capacity management.
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Lead backup and disaster recovery planning aligned with security best practices.
Required Skills for Database Reliability Engineer
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Deep experience with MongoDB configuration, tuning, replication, sharding, and the Aggregation Framework.
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Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar) for database operations.
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Strong understanding of disaster recovery, scaling strategies, and maintaining data integrity.
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Experience troubleshooting performance issues and optimizing queries and indexes.
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Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
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Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
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Problem-solving mindset with adaptability in complex, high-pressure scenarios.
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Experience with Elastic or other NoSQL platforms.
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Networking, virtualization, and containerization knowledge.
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Hardware troubleshooting experience.
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Expertise in MongoDB security best practices.
Education and Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in software development, database programming, or computer engineering preferred.
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5+ years in SRE or developer roles managing MongoDB or other advanced database workloads.
Work Environment and Benefits
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Fully remote role with occasional travel (<10%).
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Moderate stress levels; on-call rotation required, including holidays for 24/7 support.
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Competitive compensation: $128,300–$219,230/year, depending on geographic market, skills, and experience.
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Additional incentives may include annual bonuses, equity awards, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and employee-focused programs.
About Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a multicloud solutions leader, combining expertise across applications, data, and security to deliver end-to-end solutions. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor as a top workplace, we attract and develop world-class talent. Rackers collaborate, innovate, and bring unique perspectives to solve complex problems for clients globally. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds.