NoSQL DBA, NJ

Duration : 12 Months Contract (High Possibility of Extension)

Location : Pennington, NJ

Employment Type : W2 Only

Job Description :

The NoSQL DBA will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining NoSQL database clusters in Linux environments. This includes supporting multiple application teams with production and non-production environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for NoSQL databases

Automate installations and maintenance using shell scripting

Debug and tune performance issues

Use DevOps tools like Bladelogic to create and manage jobs

Identify and resolve inefficiencies in database systems

Plan and implement capacity and scalability improvements

Help developers with schema changes and database access

Manage upgrades and migrations of database systems

Minimum Qualifications :

At least 5+ years of UNIX / Linux Administration experience

At least 2+ years of experience with NoSQL or SQL database technologies

Technical Skills Required :

Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, MemSQL, CockroachDB, Redis, or TigerDB

Strong shell scripting skills in Unix / Linux

Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Bladelogic, Ansible

Knowledge of cluster management, replication, and multi-DC configurations

Understanding of monitoring, backup / recovery, security, and user / role management

Prior work in high-volume production environments

Preferred Soft Skills :

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible problem-solver

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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