Job Title: Lead Neo4J DBA

Location: Farmers Branch, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months with the possibility of extension/CTH

Must-Have Technical Skills: (listed in order of importance)

• Significant Experience with Neo4j and Cypher query language
• Expertise in graph-driven data science applications, such as graph-based feature engineering, graph embedding, or graph neural networks
• Experience with Encryption Solutions for Neo4J
• Experience with Backup & Recovery Methodologies used for Neo4J
• Experience with Neo4J HA Architecture for Critical Applications (Clustering, Multiple Data Centers, etc.)
• Experience with LDAP Based Authentication & Authorization for Neo4J
• Experience in high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Experience in the design and implementation of complex distributed systems architectures
• Current hands-on experience with at least two coding and scripting languages e.g. Python, Java, Scala, Shell Scripting
• Experience building Enterprise Level Standards and Gold Images for provisioning
• Dynatrace

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Install, patch, upgrade, configure, tune and maintain
• Ability to Support Production in an on-call environment, as well as non-production systems
• Ability to review and implement changes in accordance with Client Policy and Industry Best Practice
• Troubleshoot critical performance bottlenecks for Neo4J databases
• Review and assess the impact of database design changes prior to their implementation
• Collaborate with other IT teams and Vendors to resolve complex and multi-disciplinary issues
• Work independently and represent database group in various projects
• Ensure that databases are monitored, maintained, backed up, and available as appropriate.
• Manage database security with an adherence to Client’s security policy
• Review stress testing results and provide recommendations to development teams
• Automate management tasks, streamline processes, and perform standard administrative functions
• Mentor, assist, encourage, and serve as a backup to other team members cross-platform