Customer Data Engineer II - MongoDB
Overview:
The MongoDB / Elasticsearch / Linux Sysadm / Ansible Engineer supports various database and automation in a 24/7 Linux environment.
A good candidate has knowledge that could be gained with one of the following:
· 2+ years of experience with either MongoDB or Elasticsearch application support, DBA or development
· 3+ years of experience with other database application support or DBA or development
· 2+ years of Linux system administration
· 2+ years of Linux system automation
We will train for required expertise in database application support, Linux system administration and other technologies as needed.
Responsibilities include issue resolution for database application alerts, upgrades, patching, security, data restorals and replication, backups and performance tuning. They also include operating system and network troubleshooting.
In addition to direct customer support, support engineers work with other teams such as DBAs, SREs, account managers and developers as needed.
Daily activities include responding to customer requests (tickets and chats) and monitoring alerts, monitoring the production environment, providing acceptable system performance, and assuring data are protected and recoverable as required.
Support Data Engineer IIs own moderate to complex customer issues which may take multiple days to resolve fully.
This position is for shift 2 and shift 3 in a support engineer team that provides 24/7 operations support for MongoDB, Elasticsearch and other database services in a Linux environment.
Due to the 24x7 operations of the business support engineers must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which will include weekends, holidays, occasional nights and emergency escalations.
Support engineers take part in on-call rotation during regular shift hours.
Important skills and experience
Excellent troubleshooting skills with ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Experience managing MongoDB, Elasticsearch or other database configurations
Good understanding of Linux operating system, especially debian and CentOS based distributions
Ability to work well in teams with good oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate technical details and ideas and write documentation
Ability to work independently as part of a remote team
Useful skills and experience
Excellent understanding of MongoDB or Elasticsearch database concepts and structures
Proven experience implementing and supporting enterprise database systems
Scripting experience with shell scripting or Python
Configuration management and orchestration experience with Ansible, Puppet or Chef
Exposure to a broad range of technologies, especially Redis, k8s, Postgresql, Hadoop, and Kafka
About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
More on Rackspace Technology
Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Customer Data Engineer II - MongoDB
Overview:
The MongoDB / Elasticsearch / Linux Sysadm / Ansible Engineer supports various database and automation in a 24/7 Linux environment.
A good candidate has knowledge that could be gained with one of the following:
· 2+ years of experience with either MongoDB or Elasticsearch application support, DBA or development
· 3+ years of experience with other database application support or DBA or development
· 2+ years of Linux system administration
· 2+ years of Linux system automation
We will train for required expertise in database application support, Linux system administration and other technologies as needed.
Responsibilities include issue resolution for database application alerts, upgrades, patching, security, data restorals and replication, backups and performance tuning. They also include operating system and network troubleshooting.
In addition to direct customer support, support engineers work with other teams such as DBAs, SREs, account managers and developers as needed.
Daily activities include responding to customer requests (tickets and chats) and monitoring alerts, monitoring the production environment, providing acceptable system performance, and assuring data are protected and recoverable as required.
Support Data Engineer IIs own moderate to complex customer issues which may take multiple days to resolve fully.
This position is for shift 2 and shift 3 in a support engineer team that provides 24/7 operations support for MongoDB, Elasticsearch and other database services in a Linux environment.
Due to the 24x7 operations of the business support engineers must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which will include weekends, holidays, occasional nights and emergency escalations.
Support engineers take part in on-call rotation during regular shift hours.
Important skills and experience
Excellent troubleshooting skills with ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Experience managing MongoDB, Elasticsearch or other database configurations
Good understanding of Linux operating system, especially debian and CentOS based distributions
Ability to work well in teams with good oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate technical details and ideas and write documentation
Ability to work independently as part of a remote team
Useful skills and experience
Excellent understanding of MongoDB or Elasticsearch database concepts and structures
Proven experience implementing and supporting enterprise database systems
Scripting experience with shell scripting or Python
Configuration management and orchestration experience with Ansible, Puppet or Chef
Exposure to a broad range of technologies, especially Redis, k8s, Postgresql, Hadoop, and Kafka
About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
More on Rackspace Technology
Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.