Cassandra Database Engineer - 179894

We’re Hiring! Our key client is hiring and looking to add a Cassandra Database Engineer to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested. Pay: $ 120/hour on W2 Work Type: Hybrid - In office (Mon, Wed, & Thu) Location: Austin, Texas 78759 Duration: 6-month contract with a high possibility of extension We’re Hiring! Our key client is hiring and looking to add a Cassandra Database Engineer to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested. Pay: $120/hour on W2Work Type: Hybrid - In office (Mon, Wed, & Thu)Location: Austin, Texas 78759Duration: 6-month contract with a high possibility of extension Job Overview: The Cassandra Database Engineer is an expert in NOSQL database technologies, specializing in Cassandra database administration. This role focuses on database operational activities and requires strong expertise in public cloud technology (AWS and/or GCP). experience with database performance evaluation and benchmarking. Key Responsibilities: • Perform database performance analysis and production operations review. • Manage database operations including incident response, alert resolution, and third-party support engagement. • Deploy and maintain database monitoring solutions. • Test and build restore and recovery procedures. • Handle platform deployment, installation, patching, change management, and software upgrades. • Develop and deploy database hardening procedures across cloud, hosted, and on-premises environments. • Provide expert support to technical support and project delivery teams. • Participate in platform review, benchmarking, tuning, and security evaluation. • Recommend proactive improvements and design changes for production platforms. Qualifications: • HS diploma with 8+ years of Cassandra administration experience (administration only, not architecture/design). • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred (8-10 years’ experience). Technical Skills: • 8-10 years of Cassandra administration experience. • Extensive background with public cloud database deployment, management, and migration. • Expertise in database standards, processes, and deployment methodologies. • Strong experience managing production database change management (cloud, hosted, on-prem). • Expert in high availability database architecture deployment. • Linux operating system background is required. • Experience with GitLab, Terraform, Datadog. • Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker is a plus. Soft Skills: • Proactive, team-oriented, and strong leadership qualities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications • DataStax Enterprise Cassandra administration experience. • Strong troubleshooting and production operations background. • Experience with database performance evaluation and benchmarking. Raise PBC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Raise PBC is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. #USVM Job Type: Contract Pay: $120.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person