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Cassandra Database Engineer
Cassandra Database EngineerShiftCode Analytics • Austin, TX, United States
Cassandra Database Engineer

Cassandra Database Engineer

ShiftCode Analytics • Austin, TX, United States
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Interview : Video

Visa : USC, GC

This is onsite from day-1

Description : About the job

We are seeking a Cassandra Database Engineer specializing in NoSQL database administration , with a primary focus on Cassandra and expertise in Public Cloud technology ( AWS / GCP ).

Key Responsibilities

This role is centered on database operational activities for high-profile production platforms, including :

  • Operations & Incident Management : Managing database operations, incident response, alert resolution, and engaging third-party support.
  • Performance & Maintenance : Performing database performance analysis, deployment, installation, patching, change management, and hardening procedures across cloud, hosted, and on-premises platforms.
  • Monitoring & Recovery : Deploying monitoring solutions and testing database restore / recovery procedures.
  • Support & Improvement : Providing expertise to support and project teams, participating in performance tuning, security evaluations, and offering proactive recommendations.

Required Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in Cassandra administration (operations focus, not architecture / design).
  • Expertise in NoSQL databases (specifically Cassandra) and public cloud database deployment / management.
  • Proven background in operating high-SLA, high-performance production databases and managing change on these platforms.
  • Expertise in high-availability database architectures and defining database standards / procedures.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Experience with DataStax Enterprise Cassandra , Linux , Kubernetes / Docker , and Public Cloud tools like Gitlab, Terraform, and Datadog is a plus.
  • The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong technical and communication skills, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage tight deadlines and emergency incidents.
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