Senior MongoDB Specialist – Query Optimization Program

Ridgeline Software

Project-based · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

Ridgeline Software is preparing a major app store launch and needs a MongoDB Specialist to align mobile and backend data layers. You will design schema that supports real‑time sync, optimize queries for high‑traffic bursts, and ensure data integrity across services.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable MongoDB schemas for mobile‑backend integration
• Write aggregation pipelines and indexes to meet performance SLAs
• Collaborate with iOS/Android engineers to define data contracts
• Set up monitoring, backups, and automated failover strategies
• Document data models and migration procedures

Must-have skills

• 5+ years of production MongoDB experience
• Deep knowledge of sharding, replication, and performance tuning
• Proficiency with NodeJS and RESTful API design
• Experience integrating MongoDB with mobile data sync frameworks
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting abilities

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC data layers
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines for database migrations
• Knowledge of cloud‑native MongoDB services (Atlas, Cosmos DB)