Cassandra Database Engineer

2 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States Visium Resources Full time


Details:

Introduction:    Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Cassandra Database Engineer position. This position is a 6+ month contract opportunity that will be on-site in Austin, TX.   

  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days onsite - M, W, Th and 2 days remote - Tu, Fr).
  Position Summary   The Cassandra Database Engineer is an expert across NOSQL database technologies but specifically a specialist on Cassandra database administration. For this position, NOSQL database expertise is mandatory with a primary focus on Cassandra databases, as well as expertise in Public Cloud technology (AWS and/or GCP). For this mission, the engineer will primarily be responsibility for database operational activities.   Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility:   The Database Engineer primary responsibility footprint:
  • Database performance analysis and operations review for production database platforms
  • Manage database operations activities including incident response, database alert resolution, and managing third party support engagement
  • Deploy and maintain database monitoring solutions.
  • Test and build database restore and recovery procedures
  • Database platform deployment, installation, patching, change management, and third-party software upgrades.
  • Responsible for database hardening procedure identification and deployment on public cloud, hosted, and on-premises platforms.
  • Responsible for providing database expertise and operations support to the technical support teams and project delivery teams.
  • Responsible for participating in database platform review, bench and tuning exercises, security evaluation, provide technical analysis and proactive recommendations for improvements and/or design changes for production platforms
 

Details:

  Minimum Requirements:   

  • HS diploma with 8+ experience in Cassandra administration (NOT architecture or design)
  • College degree in Computer Science preferred years' experience
  • NOSQL Database: 8-10 years Cassandra administration
  • Extensive background with public cloud database deployment, management and migration.
  • Expertise in database concepts, defining standards, processes, and procedures in database deployment methodologies
  • Expert in operations of high-profile production database platforms with high SLA and high-performance expectation
  • High level of experience in managing change on production database platform on hosted, on premise, and cloud database platforms
  • Expert in deploying high availability database architectures
  • Proactive, team player, and leadership qualities with strong technical background
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Highly skilled in Cassandra database administration
  • DataStax enterprise Cassandra administration a plus
  • Strong production operations and troubleshooting skills
  • Linux operating system background
  • Skilled in Public Cloud deployment methods/tools (Gitlab, Terraform, Datadog)
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Database performance evaluation and platform bench participation
  Special Position Requirements:   Candidate will need to be able to multitask and quickly switch if needed to work on emergency incidents on production platforms.  The position requires the ability to be able to manage tight deadlines and have visibility on project delivery goals and the ability to communicate effectively to project teams and management. The candidate will be able to thrive in fast paced work environment.  

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Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company's success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.

Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.


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