Senior Developer Advocate

About the role

We are searching for a Senior Developer Advocate to join our Builder Relations team. As businesses increasingly adopt modern technology stacks, your role will involve championing MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas, equipping builders to use them effectively. You will collaborate with a global team of skilled Developer Advocates, playing a pivotal role in empowering builders to integrate advanced capabilities into their enterprise applications and solutions. If you are passionate about creating and delivering content for builders, you are invited to join us in shaping the future of enterprise development. Our Developer Relations team is distributed worldwide, and most of the group works remotely. This position will be based in Dublin, Ireland. To see what our team is doing, check out our content on YouTube, Dev, and Medium. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Dublin for our hybrid working model.

What you'll do

Develop an expertise understanding of core MongoDB database functionality and Atlas features such as Search and Vector Search. Produce high-quality technical content, including tutorials with associated code, hands-on workshops, and video content to educate and engage builders within your community. Deliver virtual and in-person builder enablement sessions to audiences of up to 400 builders. Establish yourself as a recognized authority within the organization and the broader builder community. Maintain and continually develop proficiency in one or more complementary programming languages to communicate with builders and contribute to product improvements effectively. Champion our company's tools and technologies, demonstrating how they benefit builders. Engage with members of the community through forums, meetups, and popular industry-specific events. Work with product and engineering teams to provide feedback from the field that influences product direction and enhancements. Create clear and comprehensive guides, documentation, and sample applications that lower the barrier to adoption for new features. Analyze community trends and developer pain points to inform content strategy and enablement priorities.

Requirements

Strong background in software development. Five years of technical experience, preferably as a developer. Advocacy experience and a high-level understanding of MongoDB would be a plus. Proficiency with at least one of the languages most popular with our customers, including Java, Python, and JavaScript. Proven track record of creating technical content such as tutorials, workshops, and documentation. Strong presentation skills, both in-person and virtually. Written and spoken English language proficiency. Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, primarily within the UK and Europe for events and occasional team meetings.

Candidate Profile

We seek a respected and influential voice within the developer community. As an experienced developer, you write code and have produced a diverse range of technical content to educate builders, including videos, tutorials, workshops, and conference talks, sharing insights, fostering discussions, and inspiring others to adopt best practices. Your passion lies in sharing knowledge and equipping fellow builders with cutting-edge technology. With at least five years of experience in a technical role, preferably as a developer within an enterprise environment, you bring extensive expertise in at least one of the languages most popular with our customers, such as Java, Python, or JavaScript. You also understand the challenges builders encounter at large organizations. You might have some experience as a developer advocate, or you might have been educating builders on the side and are now looking to do it full-time. Although it is not mandatory, a general understanding of MongoDB is a plus. As an effective communicator and educator, you can simplify complex concepts and facilitate understanding. While developing expertise in our platform, you will appreciate its core capabilities and how it is used with enterprise languages.

Our team is built to work together, share knowledge, and help each other grow. You will work with others at all levels, supporting peer reviews, building demos, delivering hands-on workshops, and creating other content. Above all, you should be genuinely passionate about equipping other builders to be more productive and successful in their day-to-day jobs.