Database Administrator IV

July 30, 2026

<h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="zwnpd8" data-start="0" data-end="44">Are you ready to join a growing team?</h2>CTG is seeking an experienced Database Administrator IV to support enterprise database platforms with a primary focus on MongoDB administration in Microsoft Azure. This senior-level role is ideal for a database expert with deep experience in database architecture, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and cloud database administration. You'll collaborate with development teams utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and microservices while driving automation, operational excellence, and enterprise database strategy. Design, optimize, and secure enterprise MongoDB platforms in Azure while partnering with application teams to deliver highly available, cloud-native database solutions. Location: Buffalo, NYDuration: 12 months<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="165gfiz" data-start="758" data-end="786">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="787" data-end="1774"><li data-section-id="675amc" data-start="787" data-end="868">Administer, maintain, and optimize MongoDB databases hosted in Microsoft Azure.</li><li data-section-id="1o7mggy" data-start="869" data-end="979">Design highly available, scalable, and secure MongoDB architectures using Atlas, Replica Sets, and Sharding.</li><li data-section-id="2oaz5l" data-start="980" data-end="1082">Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, capacity planning, and resource management.</li><li data-section-id="ha0wv0" data-start="1083" data-end="1183">Manage database upgrades, migrations, patching, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.</li><li data-section-id="12ppfyn" data-start="1184" data-end="1288">Troubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues while maintaining enterprise availability.</li><li data-section-id="tu7ap5" data-start="1289" data-end="1394">Partner with Java and Spring Boot development teams to support microservices and REST API integrations.</li><li data-section-id="1s45c6d" data-start="1395" data-end="1493">Support CI/CD pipelines, database deployment automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.</li><li data-section-id="1q1b4fu" data-start="1494" data-end="1591">Recommend database architecture improvements, operational standards, and emerging technologies.</li><li data-section-id="wzzu0" data-start="1592" data-end="1682">Lead enterprise database enhancement projects and mentor junior database administrators.</li><li data-section-id="dsq7ql" data-start="1683" data-end="1774">Ensure compliance with security, audit, regulatory, and business continuity requirements.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="2asmzx" data-start="1776" data-end="1799">Required Skills</h3><ul data-start="1800" data-end="2358"><li data-section-id="he0uz9" data-start="1800" data-end="1849">8+ years of Database Administration experience.</li><li data-section-id="yzqp37" data-start="1850" data-end="1907">5+ years of hands-on MongoDB Administration experience.</li><li data-section-id="kfi4im" data-start="1908" data-end="2150">Expertise with:<ul data-start="1928" data-end="2150"><li data-section-id="md1vvl" data-start="1928" data-end="1943">MongoDB Atlas</li><li data-section-id="1xltgk9" data-start="1946" data-end="1960">Replica Sets</li><li data-section-id="1hhzapw" data-start="1963" data-end="1973">Sharding</li><li data-section-id="1is4p3z" data-start="1976" data-end="1996">Performance Tuning</li><li data-section-id="tegx5v" data-start="1999" data-end="2019">Query Optimization</li><li data-section-id="1vizntv" data-start="2022" data-end="2041">Backup & Recovery</li><li data-section-id="q0ne71" data-start="2044" data-end="2083">High Availability & Disaster Recovery</li><li data-section-id="kqyr1d" data-start="2086" data-end="2105">Capacity Planning</li><li data-section-id="wp0fyn" data-start="2108" data-end="2150">Security, Authentication & Authorization</li></ul></li><li data-section-id="52k1ck" data-start="2151" data-end="2200">Experience managing MongoDB in Microsoft Azure.</li><li data-section-id="1sgtvw" data-start="2201" data-end="2279">Strong knowledge of enterprise database architecture and production support.</li><li data-section-id="19y0lla" data-start="2280" data-end="2358">Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="133ript" data-start="2360" data-end="2384">Preferred Skills</h3><ul data-start="2385" data-end="2686"><li data-section-id="ubsirc" data-start="2385" data-end="2407">Java and Spring Boot</li><li data-section-id="d96ing" data-start="2408" data-end="2437">REST APIs and Microservices</li><li data-section-id="1owjj8h" data-start="2438" data-end="2486">Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Git</li><li data-section-id="1ixp8d1" data-start="2487" data-end="2510">Docker and Kubernetes</li><li data-section-id="v7mtth" data-start="2511" data-end="2556">Shell, Python, or other scripting languages</li><li data-section-id="1rpj9fy" data-start="2557" data-end="2621">Experience in financial services or other regulated industries</li><li data-section-id="1fa1yj9" data-start="2622" data-end="2667">Infrastructure-as-Code and cloud automation</li><li data-section-id="69ndrt" data-start="2668" data-end="2686">CAPPM experience</li></ul>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.<h3 data-section-id="1617zmb" data-start="5311" data-end="5328">To Apply:</h3>To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $51.67 to $86.11/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About CTG <div class="ms-5">CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit <a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> style="margin: 0px;">CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.</div>

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