Database Engineer II

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Expert knowledge of NoSQL data systems such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Solr, Redis, etc. including planning, installation, upgrading, security patching, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux and shell scripting.
• Experience with Python or any other programming language.
• A background in development is a plus.
• Experience supporting critical enterprise database applications 24x7.
• Experience working in Cloud environments (especially AWS).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to work and willingness to work hard under pressure.
• Experienced at developing elegant-yet-simple systems using best practices and design patterns.
• Knowledge of IaC tooling, especially CloudFormation and CDK

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, support, administrator and maintain the NoSQL Databases infrastructure in AWS Cloud, such as Apache Cassandra, Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, AWS OpenSearch, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, AWS Redis, etc.
• Perform all aspects of NoSQL cluster administration including planning, installation, upgrading, patching, security, data retention, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the architecture of systems to provide a highly scalable, highly available server structure which provides web services for customers.
• Work closely with application development teams and systems administration to test, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing database-driven applications.
• Monitor Production, UAT and other NoSQL database environments and actively pursue any issues limiting the performance and scalability of these systems.
• Understand ISO specific NoSQL Infrastructure architecture and needs, cost optimization goals and complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties independently with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform on-call and priority support functions outside of business hours.
• Must be able to provide technical thought leadership and guidance regarding ISO specific NoSQL database technologies and infrastructure to other DBAs on the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, Engineering or similar discipline.
• 2 years of related work experience in administration of NoSQL databases and Linux.

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