Actively looking for a Casandra Database Administrator.

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 16 hours ago | Updated 16 hours ago

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

Apache Cassandra
Linux

Job Details

Job Description

We are looking for 10+ years of experience Database Administrator (DBA) to provide production support for Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Cassandra, and Document-based databases . This role will support the ongoing operations, performance, and availability of our cloud-based and NoSQL database environments. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing large-scale distributed systems, cloud-native services, and hybrid data platforms in a 24/7 production environment.

Technical Skills:

  • Proven experience in Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Cassandra, and Document-based d atabases Administrator or similar role in production support environments.
  • 10+ years of experience in database administration and production support roles.
  • Hands-on experience managing and supporting Apache Cassandra in a production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Cassandra internals, architecture, data modeling, replication, and consistency levels.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting cluster issues, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:

o Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server).

o Apache Cassandra (including setup, scaling, repairs, and performance tuning).

o Document Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Amazon DocumentDB, Couchbase).

  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS ), including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.
  • Strong SQL and NoSQL data modeling and query optimization skills.
  • Familiarity with backup/recovery tools, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 support rotation and handle urgent production issues.
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