Senior Database Engineer (MongoDB)

TL;DR

Senior Database Engineer (MongoDB/PostgreSQL): Building and maintaining enterprise-level database platforms with an accent on architecture, automation, and operational reliability. Focus on designing highly available database solutions, developing Python-based automation for operational efficiency, and ensuring platform security and scalability.

Location: Must be based in Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite required)

Company

hirify.global is a staffing and professional services firm providing enterprise-level support and resources.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain complex MongoDB, EDB PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB database environments.
• Develop automation solutions using Python to streamline database builds and reduce manual operational tasks.
• Lead data modeling, integration, and capacity planning initiatives for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Create and maintain high availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Design security controls aligned with CIS benchmarks and support compliance auditing.
• Provide technical leadership on database architecture and influence strategic platform decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of database operations experience.
• Strong technical expertise with MongoDB, EDB PostgreSQL, and YugabyteDB.
• Demonstrated experience in Python scripting or automation development for database support.
• Proven ability designing high availability, clustering, and replication configurations.
• Deep understanding of performance optimization and scalability within large-scale database environments.
• Must be able to commute to the office in Phoenix, AZ 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Background in financial services or large enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools.
• Experience implementing database security standards in mission-critical applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract-to-hire potential after the initial 24-month engagement.
• Opportunity to work on next-generation data center expansion projects.
• Collaborative environment involving engineering teams and enterprise leadership.
• Focus on professional development through strategic architecture leadership.