Sr Data Engineer / Apache Cassandra Administrator

PDF Solutions · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago

Engineering$115k/yrFull-time

Architect robust databases: Develop and maintain scalable NoSQL Apache Cassandra to support our advanced analytical solutions.
Maintain scalable Database: Play a critical role in ensuring the high availability, performance, and scalability of our Cassandra clusters while supporting development teams and troubleshooting complex database issues.
Contribute to scalable solutions: Design, implement, and maintain the scalable data processing components of PDF’s Analytics software.
Bring DevOps expertise: Automate infrastructure using modern tools like Terraform and Ansible, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

Proven experience as a Cassandra Administrator or in a similar database administration role
3+ years of hands-on experience administering Apache Cassandra in production environments
Experience with tools like nodetool, Medusa, Reaper, and other Cassandra management utilities
Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar solutions
Implement robust security practices, including user authentication, authorization, and encryption for data in transit and at rest
Experience with automation and managing infrastructure as code: terraform / Ansible / chef / puppet
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering teams
Strong troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to generate and maintain technical documentation
Prior exposure to some programming languages like Python, Perl, Java
Solid knowledge of Shell Scripting and command line management
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying Cassandra in cloud environments
Strong understanding of Cassandra architecture (gossip, hinted handoff, replication, partitioning)
Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl)

USD $115,000.00 - USD $129,000.00 /Yr.

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