Manager Database Engineer at Weekday AI
Bengaluru, karnataka, India -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

6500000.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

MongoDB, Database Engineering, Performance Optimization, Capacity Planning, Data Modeling, Replication, Sharding, High-Availability Configurations, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Problem-Solving, Automation, Data Integrity, Security, Compliance, Disaster Recovery

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 5500000 - Rs 6500000 (ie INR 55-65 LPA) Min Experience: 11 years JobType: full-time We are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager – Database Engineering to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable database solutions with a strong focus on MongoDB. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical expertise with people management capabilities and a passion for building high-performance, reliable, and secure data platforms. As a key contributor to the technology team, you will oversee database architecture decisions, performance tuning initiatives, and operational excellence while managing and mentoring a team of database engineers. This full-time role offers an opportunity to influence critical data strategies that power business intelligence, applications, and enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of MongoDB-based database architectures to support scalable and high-availability systems Manage and mentor a team of database engineers, ensuring effective task allocation, performance monitoring, and professional development Oversee database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and storage management to ensure optimal system efficiency Define database standards, best practices, and governance frameworks for data integrity, security, and compliance Monitor database health, availability, and reliability, implementing proactive measures to minimize downtime and performance bottlenecks Collaborate with application developers, DevOps teams, and solution architects to align database strategies with business and technical requirements Implement backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity Drive automation initiatives for database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance activities Identify risks, troubleshoot complex database issues, and implement root-cause solutions Evaluate and adopt emerging database technologies and tools to enhance scalability and performance What Makes You a Great Fit Minimum 11 years of experience in database engineering, with strong hands-on expertise in MongoDB architecture and administration Proven experience managing and leading teams of database professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability Deep understanding of database design principles, data modeling, replication, sharding, and high-availability configurations Strong expertise in performance optimization, capacity planning, and system scalability for large-scale data environments Experience working in enterprise-grade systems requiring high reliability, security, and compliance standards Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, enabling seamless collaboration across teams A strategic mindset with the ability to align database initiatives with organizational growth and technology roadmaps Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and adopting best practices in data engineering
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of MongoDB-based database architectures while managing a team of database engineers. Oversee database performance tuning, query optimization, and ensure operational excellence.
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