Debezium Architect

Are you looking for an interesting challenge?

Are you eager to learn something new?

Are you challenging the status quo and always try to find an easier solution to a problem?

Then we should meet.

Who we are

CHAMP Cargo systems is building systems that power the business of cargo airlines all over the world providing solutions for the whole cargo management chain including reservation and booking management, revenue, handling & customs declaration and balancing the weight of the cargo inside the plane.

What we do

We are currently in the process of building the next generation of cargo management applications using modern and widely use technologies and we are looking for motivated people to join our team of interdisciplinary developers.

What we currently use

• We build backend services with Java, Spring Boot, Web Services, Mongo DB
• We integrate with existing core Java Cargo applications via REST APIs
• We build frontends with Angular and Ionic framework for mobile apps
• We do continuous integration with Gitlab/Bamboo
• We use Scrum to organize ourselves

What we expect from you

• Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Mongo
  
  DB DBA or similar role (4+ years recommended)
• Strong understanding of Mongo
  
  DB architecture, including sharding, replication, and indexing
• Experience working with Mongo
  
  DB Atlas or self-managed clusters
• Proficiency with Linux systems and shell scripting
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes
• Review the current Debezium deployment architecture, including Oracle connector configuration, Kafka integration, and downstream consumers.
• Analyze Oracle database setup for CDC compatibility (e.g., redo log configuration, supplemental logging, privileges).
• Evaluate connector performance, lag, and error handling mechanisms.
• Identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or anti-patterns in the current implementation.
• Provide a detailed report with findings, best practices, and actionable recommendations.
• Optionally, support implementation of recommended changes and performance tuning.

What we require from you

• 4+ years of experience as a Mongo
  
  DB DBA in production environments
• Deep expertise in Mongo
  
  DB architecture, including replication, sharding, backup, and recovery
• Strong hands-on experience with Debezium, especially the Oracle connector (Log Miner).
• Deep understanding of Oracle internals relevant to CDC: redo logs, SCNs, archive log mode, supplemental logging.
• Proficiency with Apache Kafka and Kafka ecosystem tools.
• Experience with monitoring and debugging Debezium connectors in production environments.
• Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and connector configurations to identify root causes of issues.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for delivering technical assessments.

What could give you an edge

• Mongo
  
  DB Certified DBA Associate or higher.
• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.).
• Red Hat Certifications concerning Kafka or Debezium

What you can expect from us

• Working environment, learning tools and opportunities to grow your technical and professional career
• The possibility to have an impact on the direction to take
• Technical challenges to solve
• The opportunity to work within an interesting industry
• To work with people from many different countries

We believe happy employees create thriving work environments. With over 500 team members from 32 countries, speaking over 30 languages, CHAMP is a uniquely diverse and welcoming place to work. Our globally minded staff collaborates with clients and vendors worldwide from our offices in London, Zürich, Manila, Atlanta, Singapore, and our Headquarters in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Security: the successful candidate will have to comply with CHAMP Security Requirements (including but not limited to CHAMP’s IT Security Policies, especially the ISMS Policy and the Acceptable Use Policy, mandatory courses, confidentiality and data protection, use of company assets, and incident reporting).

CHAMP Cargo systems is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, ethnic background, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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