Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced NoSQL Database Engineer to join our data infrastructure team. This role requires deep expertise in NoSQL technologies, scripting, cloud platforms, and DevOps tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and optimizing distributed database systems, with a focus on Configuration Management, performance, scalability, and reliability.
Role Objectives:
Design, implement, and maintain NoSQL database solutions including Cassandra and Postgres. MongoDB is a plus.
Cassandra Cluster Administration
Install, configure, and upgrade Cassandra clusters
Manage nodes (add/remove nodes, decommissioning, replacements)
Perform rolling restarts and version upgrades with minimal downtime
PostgreSQL Database Administrator
Installation, configuration, Performance Monitoring and tunning, High availability, Monitoring
Monitor database performance and proactively address issues related to availability, latency, and data integrity.
Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools like Ansible and Git.
Standardize and automate configuration of database environments across development, QA, and production.
Ensure consistency and compliance of system configurations through automated validation and reporting.
Collaborate with security and compliance teams to enforce configuration baselines and audit readiness.
Maintain documentation of configuration standards and change management procedures.
Develop automation scripts using Bash and Python to streamline database operations.
Manage infrastructure on Linux environment.
Work with cloud platform Azure to support hybrid and multi-cloud database deployments.
Utilize Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in database engineering or a related field.
- Experience in designing scalable and secure database architecture.
- Professional experience with NoSQL technologies including Cassandra and Postgres.
- Scripting, cloud platforms, and DevOps tools