Cassandra Database Administrator

Sandhills Global; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Global is seeking a Cassandra DBA in Scottsdale, Arizona. You will play a key role in configuring and maintaining a Cassandra cluster, analyzing data access patterns, and establishing best practices. If you have over 2 years of experience with Apache Cassandra and a solid understanding of database technologies, we want to hear from you.

This position requires excellent communication skills and a results-oriented approach in a collaborative environment. It's an in-office role with a 4.5 day regular work week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Apache Cassandra, including installing, configuring, and monitoring a Cassandra cluster.
• Experience with DataStax Enterprise Graph, including the Gremlin query language.
• Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Help design, configure, and maintain an Apache Cassandra cluster.
• Analyze data access patterns and identify hotspots and bottlenecks.
• Define and establish best practices with Cassandra.

Skills

Apache Cassandra

DataStax Enterprise Graph

CQL Scripting

Analytical Skills

Microsoft .NET Framework

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

The Cassandra DBA plays a key part in designing industry-leading solutions. In this role you will be responsible for configuring and maintaining the overall health of a Cassandra cluster. You will also be responsible for designing optimal data models, planning queries, and establishing best practices for the team. This is a position in a highly collaborative environment working with other skilled professionals to continuously improve database architecture and execution.

• In Office Position. 4.5 day regular work week. Ability to commute daily to local office is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Results oriented
• Flexible and open to change
• Stable and progressive work history
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Responsibilities

Help design, configure, and maintain an Apache Cassandra cluster, including Datastax Enterprise Graph.

Analyze data access patterns and identify hotspots and bottlenecks.

Design and review data models, and help developers plan high performing queries.

Define and establish best practices with Cassandra, including configuration, monitoring health and backups of the cluster.

Manage storage capacity of the cluster and help plan for growth based on future project goals.

Diagnose and troubleshoot production issues as needed.

Assume Other Responsibilities As Needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Preferred

• 2+ years of experience with Apache Cassandra, including installing, configuring, and monitoring a Cassandra cluster.
• Experience with Cassandra data modeling and CQL scripting.
• Experience with DataStax Enterprise Graph, including the Gremlin query language.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework (C#, F#, .NET Core).
• Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.
• Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions.
• Understanding of database best practices and the ability to promote those best practices in the organization.
• Experience working in an Agile or iterative approach to delivery preferred.