Database Developer

Job Description

<p><b>Database Developer (MongoDB AWS) - Contract role</b></p><p><b>Location:</b> Hybrid option near Halifax, NS</p><p><b>Contract Type:</b> Contractor (potential for full-time conversion based on performance and business needs)</p><p><b>Duration:</b> Through June 2026</p><p><b>Pay Rate:</b> <b>$60-$70 CAD/hour</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>We're seeking a talented <b>Database Developer</b> to design, optimize, and scale cloud-based database solutions that power high-performance, data-driven applications.</p><p>This newly created <b>Level 4</b> position is ideal for a <b>mid-level developer</b> eager to deepen their expertise in <b>MongoDB</b>, <b>AWS</b>, and modern DevOps practices while working with a high-impact team that values innovation and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You'll Do</b></p><ul><li><b>Design and implement</b> high-performance MongoDB databases for complex workloads.</li><li><b>Manage and optimize</b> AWS RDS (MySQL/Aurora) environments, focusing on performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.</li><li><b>Collaborate</b> with developers to design efficient data models, queries, and indexing strategies.</li><li><b>Integrate</b> database deployments with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Flyway.</li><li><b>Monitor performance</b> with AWS CloudWatch and Datadog; proactively troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks.</li><li><b>Ensure</b> data integrity, security, and compliance across environments.</li><li><b>Support</b> migrations and interoperability between RDBMS platforms.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Your Background</b></p><p><b>Must-Have Skills</b></p><ul><li>3+ years of hands-on <b>MongoDB</b> experience (design, performance tuning, optimization).</li><li>Strong <b>AWS</b> experience (RDS/Aurora; MongoDB hosted on AWS).</li><li>1-2 years of <b>MySQL/Aurora</b> experience (development or administration).</li><li>Familiarity with <b>Kubernetes (EKS)</b> or containerized environments.</li><li>Experience with <b>GitHub-based CI/CD</b> and database version control (Flyway, Liquibase).</li><li>Proven ability to <b>optimize queries</b> and design scalable database schemas.</li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><p><b>Nice to Have</b></p><ul><li>Exposure to <b>Infrastructure-as-Code</b> tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>Experience with <b>CI/CD pipelines</b> for database automation.</li><li>Familiarity with <b>monitoring and orchestration</b> tools (Datadog, Docker).</li><li>Understanding of additional <b>AWS services</b> (CloudWatch, IAM, Lambda).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Soft Skills That Shine</b></p><p>We're looking for someone who brings:</p><ul><li>High energy, initiative, and ownership.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>The ability to stay concise, focused, and results-oriented.</li><li>A self-motivated mindset - someone who thrives without micromanagement.</li></ul><p><b>Work Environment</b></p><ul><li><b>Remote across Canada</b> (preferred near Halifax, NS).</li><li><b>Hybrid option:</b> 1 day/week in office if local to Halifax.</li><li><b>Flexible hours:</b> Work within your time zone.</li><li><b>Travel:</b> Minimal or none (occasional meetups if within 2 hours of Halifax).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:</b></p><p>Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p><p>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.</p><p>Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.</p><p><br></p><p><b>REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION</b></p><p>Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.</p><p>If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 , send us an email or speak with your recruiter.</p><p><br></p><p><b>PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT</b></p><p>Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington.</p>