We are an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm helping our clients hire the right professional for an exciting long-term project. Here are a few details.
We are looking for an experienced
Cassandra Database Administrator
to manage, optimize, and support distributed Cassandra environments for high-scale, mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cassandra architecture, performance tuning, automation, and cloud/on-prem deployments.
Design, deploy, configure, and support Cassandra clusters (cloud & on-prem).
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize throughput and latency.
Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data replication strategies.
Implement data modeling, compaction, sharding, and consistency policies.
Collaborate with DevOps and application teams for efficient integration.
Automate DBA tasks using scripting/tools.
Handle upgrades, migrations, patching, and security configurations.
Perform root-cause analysis and production support.
Mentor team members and promote best practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
6–10+ years DB experience
with
3+ years in Apache Cassandra.
Strong knowledge of Cassandra internals (Gossip, Partitioning, Repair, Hinted Handoff).
Experience in multi-DC, cloud, or hybrid environments.
Proficiency in scripting (Python/Shell/Ansible).
Experience with tools like
nodetool, cqlsh, OpsCenter.
Strong data modeling, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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