Technology Engineer; PostgreSQL, MongoDB

Position: Technology Engineer (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Location: Bengaluru

We are looking for a  Technology Engineer  to serve as the technical authority for Open-Source databases ( Postgre

SQL, Mongo

DB )

This role focuses on  standardization, automation, monitoring, and capacity planning  to ensure platform operational stability and efficiency. You will define and maintain a  product strategy, roadmap, and backlog , driving innovation and cost efficiency through R&D and vendor engagement. Key responsibilities include  establishing and enforcing performance standards , enabling agile delivery for projects while safeguarding database performance. The role also involves  designing solutions to enhance operational stability , automating deployments, and reducing business-impacting incidents.

You will act as a  technical mentor and escalation point , guiding teams and ensuring adherence to the Group IT Technology Stack.

Requirements

Education

Essential:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Preferred:
Relevant professional certifications.

Experience

Essential: 8-12 years of experience in a senior technical position within large organizations.
Preferred:
Experience in the banking industry.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

MongoDB

Excellent knowledge in Mongo

DB database administration, architecture, and internals.
Excellent knowledge of Mongo

DB backup/restore mechanisms, patching/upgrades, and Ops Manager.
Strong expertise in Mongo

DB replicase and sharding.

PostgreSQL

Excellent knowledge in Postgre

SQL database administration, architecture, and internals.
Strong expertise in Postgre

SQL high availability (HA) and clustering.
Proficient with Postgre

SQL monitoring tools and backup/restore mechanisms.

MySQL

Excellent knowledge in MySQL database administration, architecture, and internals.
Strong expertise in MySQL high availability (HA) and clustering.
Proficient with MySQL monitoring tools and backup/restore mechanisms.

Cassandra

Good knowledge in Cassandra database administration, architecture, and internals.
Understanding of Cassandra HA, clustering, monitoring tools, and backup/restore mechanisms.

General Database Expertise

Excellent knowledge in database patching/upgrades, auditing, logging, and security practices.
Strong performance tuning and diagnostics skills.
Expertise in database migration.

Additional Technical Skills

Good knowledge of SQL and PL/pgSQL.
Good knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
Familiarity with Agile working practices.
Knowledge of modern automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform).
Good scripting skills (Bash, Python).

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic thinking with a research and development mindset.
Adequate understanding of project management methodologies.
Excellent communication skills — verbal, written, and presentation