NoSQL Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 8 Month(s)

Skills

NoSQL
MongoDB
Cassandra
Couchbase
DynamoDB
AWS
Azure
GCP
distributed systems
CAP theorem
data partitioning

Job Details

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We are looking for a highly skilled and driven NoSQL Lead to architect and manage scalable, high-performance NoSQL database solutions. This role requires deep expertise in technologies like MongoDB, Cassandra, Couchbase, or DynamoDB, and experience leading the design of distributed data systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead design, implementation, and optimization of NoSQL databases for high-throughput, scalable applications

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define secure and reliable data strategies

  • Design effective data models and access patterns based on business needs

  • Define best practices for indexing, replication, sharding, and partitioning

  • Guide RDBMS-to-NoSQL migrations and ensure robust backup, HA, and recovery processes

  • Monitor system health and troubleshoot performance issues

  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Required Skills:

  • 6 10+ years in database engineering; 3+ years leading NoSQL initiatives

  • Hands-on expertise with MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Couchbase, or Redis

  • Deep knowledge of distributed systems, CAP theorem, and data partitioning

  • Strong data modeling, performance tuning, and automation/scripting (Python, Shell, etc.)

  • Experience with cloud NoSQL services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • NoSQL certifications (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)

  • Experience with Kafka or real-time data platforms

  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)

  • Agile/Scrum experience

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