Senior Cassandra Database Administrator

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site cafe & fitness center

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to design, develop and optimize critical database systems using DataStax and Cassandra for North American operations. The role emphasizes backups, recovery, and performance tuning, with on-site responsibilities at Uline locations.

Requirements include a IT-related Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in database management, plus hands-on scripting with Ansible, Python or shell. Uline offers extensive benefits and on-site amenities.

Qualifications

• 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 Ansible, Python or shell scripting.
• Uline does not participate in the H1-B lottery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex databases, tables, indexes and ETL solutions.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and best practices across platforms.
• Partner with application development teams to optimize query performance.
• Provide hands-on database support with robust backups and tested recovery procedures.

Skills

7+ years experience

Database design

Query optimization

Ansible

Python

Shell scripting

DataStax/Cassandra

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Apache Cassandra

DataStax

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

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.

Position 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 and 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 and 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.

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