Database Engineer II

About the role

hackajob is collaborating with Verisk to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support, administrator and maintain the NoSQL Databases infrastructure in AWS Cloud, such as Apache Cassandra, Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, AWS OpenSearch, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, AWS Redis, etc.
• Perform all aspects of NoSQL cluster administration including planning, installation, upgrading, patching, security, data retention, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
• Aid in the architecture of systems to provide a highly scalable, highly available server structure which provides web services for customers.
• Work closely with application development teams and systems administration to test, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing database-driven applications.
• Maintain and monitor Production, UAT and other NoSQL database environments and actively pursue any issues limiting the performance and scalability of these systems.
• Understand ISO specific NoSQL Infrastructure architecture and needs, cost optimization goals and complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, Engineering or similar discipline.
• 2 years of related work experience in administration of NoSQL databases and Linux.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of NoSQL data systems such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Solr, Redis, etc. including planning, installation, upgrading, security patching, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.

Experience with Linux and shell scripting.

Experience With Python Or Any Other Programming Language.

A background in development is a plus.

Experience supporting critical enterprise database applications 24x7.

Experience working in Cloud environments (especially AWS).

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Dedication to work and willingness to work hard under pressure.

Experienced at developing elegant-yet-simple systems using best practices and design patterns.

Knowledge of IaC tooling, especially CloudFormation and CDK.

Skills

Expert knowledge of NoSQL data systems such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Solr, Redis, etc.

Linux and shell scripting.

Python or any other programming language.

Development background.

Supporting critical enterprise database applications 24x7.

Cloud environments (especially AWS).

Communication and problem-solving skills.

Best practices and design patterns.

IaC tooling, especially CloudFormation and CDK.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off program

Competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

Commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

Pay

Base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

Commission-based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

Schedule

Must be able to perform duties independently with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform on-call and priority support functions outside of business hours.

Must be able to provide technical thought leadership and guidance regarding ISO specific NoSQL database technologies and infrastructure to other DBAs on the team.