Senior Cassandra Database Administrator

Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

About the role

Are you passionate about optimizing high‑performance, reliable databases? As a Senior Database Administrator at Uline, you’ll leverage your expertise in DataStax and Cassandra to design, develop, and enhance critical systems that keep our growing North American operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex databases, tables, indexes, and other database objects as well as Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) solutions.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices across platforms to ensure they meet Uline’s quality standards.
• Partner with application development teams to ensure optimal query performance by monitoring databases and implementing design improvements.
• Provide hands‑on database support, ensuring robust backups, tested recovery procedures, and swift issue resolution to maintain business continuity.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Database Management.
• Advanced knowledge of Database Management Systems such as Apache Cassandra or DataStax.
• Experience writing complex programs using technologies such as Ansible, Python, or shell scripting.
• Uline does not participate in the H1‑B lottery.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one.
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On‑site café.
• First‑class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family‑owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations. Uline is a drug‑free workplace; all new hires must complete a pre‑employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on‑site.