At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise MongoDB databases for high-performance computing and global production systems.
- Company: Join Viridien, a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive bonuses, flexible leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Enjoy a relaxed dress code and opportunities for career growth in a diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing database performance in a dynamic team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for tech.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Viridien is seeking a Database Engineer to design, maintain, and optimise database platforms that support global production systems and high‑performance computing workloads.
This role focuses on managing Mongo DB and relational database environments, ensuring they remain secure, scalable, and highly available.
You will work closely with software and infrastructure teams to improve database performance, support business‑critical applications, and drive continuous improvements across the data platform.
About the Team
You will join a team responsible for managing the database platforms that underpin Viridien’s global software and HPC environments.
The team works closely with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and operations teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high‑performing database services that support data‑intensive applications across the business.
Responsibilities
- Database Administration
- Manage, maintain, and support Mongo DB and relational database environments.
- Install, configure, and administer Mongo DB sharded clusters and replica sets.
- Support Postgre SQL environments, including day‑to‑day administration, backup, and recovery.
- Performance & Optimisation
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Mongo DB Ops Manager.
- Analyse and optimise database performance, queries, and configurations.
- Develop strategies to support data growth, scalability, and high‑traffic workloads.
- Backup, Recovery & Reliability
- Implement backup, restore, Point‑in‑Time Recovery (PITR), and High Availability (HA) solutions.
- Troubleshoot database issues and ensure the reliability of production systems.
- Support business continuity through robust operational practices.
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work with development teams to improve database design and application performance.
- Support testing, validation, and quality assurance activities for database changes.
- Contribute to automation, operational improvements, and database best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience administering Mongo DB in production environments, including sharded clusters and replica sets.
- Experience supporting Postgre SQL or other enterprise relational databases.
- Experience with Mongo DB Ops Manager and monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, PITR, and High Availability strategies.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimising database performance.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in production‑critical environments.
- Experience supporting globally distributed or high‑availability database platforms.
- Experience with database automation using Bash, Python, or Golang.
- Familiarity with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Git Lab, or Dev Ops practices.
- Knowledge of data modelling, schema design, and database optimisation techniques.
- Experience supporting databases for microservices or distributed applications.
- Familiarity with ANSI SQL and relational database concepts.
- Experience contributing to quality assurance and testing of database platforms.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Highly attractive bonus scheme
- Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
- Company pension with generous employer contribution
- Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
- A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes – gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
- Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
- Cycle purchase scheme
- Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
- Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages
- Bank Holiday Swap – allows you to change it for another day of your choice
- Relaxed dress code policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity
We Care About The Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.
We see things differently.
Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
MongoDB Database Engineer in Crawley employer: CGG SA
Viridien is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary, attractive bonus schemes, and a flexible benefits platform. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and inclusivity, making it an ideal environment for Database Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in a global setting.
