Database Expert (Cassandra and Maria)

Job Title: Database Expert (Cassandra and Maria) Location: Mountain View California and Lehi, Utah Duration: Fulltime/ Permanent Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help design, configure, and maintain an Apache Cassandra cluster and MariaDB Cluster
• 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 & MariaDB, including configuration, monitoring health and backups of the cluster.
• Manage storage capacity of cluster and plan for growth based on future project goals.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production issues and assume other responsibilities as needed.
• Document design specifications, installation instructions, troubleshooting guidelines and other administration related process and procedures.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work across multiple functions and collaborate within a team environment.
• Innovative and can solve problems with unconventional techniques. Strong ability to think outside of the box.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in IT or Operations related roles
• 5+ years of experience with Database Environments: MySQL/MariaDB, Casandra
• 3+ years of experience with Cassandra & MariaDB data modeling and C/SQL scripting
• 2+ years of experience with Automation: SALT, Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, and git
• 2+ years of experience with multiple OS flavors: Linux, AWS, Windows
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.
• Strong analytical skills to determine effective approaches to business solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile or iterative approach to delivery preferred.
• ship required to support Federal customer