· Install, configure and upgrade DataStax cassandra DBMS on multiple environments.
· Design and implement Cassandra data models, schemas, and resource plans.
· Monitor and maintain the performance, health, and security of Cassandra clusters.
· Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, data inconsistencies, and software bugs.
· Implement backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime.
· Automate administrative tasks by using Ansible/other scripts for monitoring, maintenance, and deployment.
· Creating new and modifying existing Ansible playbooks
· Stay updated with DataStax and Cassandra releases, new features, security patches, and industry best practices
Requirements
· 9+ Years of experience in handling NoSQL database
· Strong knowledge of the DataStax Enterprise (DSE) platform, Cassandra architecture, and NoSQL concepts.
· Proficient in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting DataStax Enterprise (DSE) Cassandra clusters.
· Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems and Shell scripting.
· DataStax architecture and hands-on administration experience
· The DataStax administrator role involves setting up the cluster, optimization of the read and write data, copying data from other file systems.
· Maintenance of DataStax No SQL Database
· Experience with Backup and restore/Recover strategies.
· Strong SQL experience
· Certification of DataStax would be an added advantage.