Job Specifications
Database Developer (MongoDB | AWS) – Contract role
Location: Hybrid option near Halifax, NS
Contract Type: Contractor (potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs)
Duration: Through June 2026
Pay Rate: $60-$70 CAD/hour
About the Role
We’re seeking a talented Database Developer to design, optimize, and scale cloud-based database solutions that power high-performance, data-driven applications.
This newly created Level 4 position is ideal for a mid-level developer eager to deepen their expertise in MongoDB, AWS, and modern DevOps practices while working with a high-impact team that values innovation and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
Design and implement high-performance MongoDB databases for complex workloads.
Manage and optimize AWS RDS (MySQL/Aurora) environments, focusing on performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Collaborate with developers to design efficient data models, queries, and indexing strategies.
Integrate database deployments with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Flyway.
Monitor performance with AWS CloudWatch and Datadog; proactively troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks.
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across environments.
Support migrations and interoperability between RDBMS platforms.
Your Background
Must-Have Skills
3+ years of hands-on MongoDB experience (design, performance tuning, optimization).
Strong AWS experience (RDS/Aurora; MongoDB hosted on AWS).
1–2 years of MySQL/Aurora experience (development or administration).
Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS) or containerized environments.
Experience with GitHub-based CI/CD and database version control (Flyway, Liquibase).
Proven ability to optimize queries and design scalable database schemas.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for database automation.
Familiarity with monitoring and orchestration tools (Datadog, Docker).
Understanding of additional AWS services (CloudWatch, IAM, Lambda).
Soft Skills That Shine
We’re looking for someone who brings:
High energy, initiative, and ownership.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
The ability to stay concise, focused, and results-oriented.
A self-motivated mindset — someone who thrives without micromanagement.
Work Environment
Remote across Canada (preferred near Halifax, NS).
Hybrid option: 1 day/week in office if local to Halifax.
Flexible hours: Work within your time zone.
Travel: Minimal or none (occasional meetups if within 2 hours of Halifax).
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