Cassandra Developer

$124,800 - $135,200/Yr

Candid8 Limited - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Dallas, TX

About the position

The Cassandra Developer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Cassandra-based databases to meet application and business needs. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams to implement efficient data models, optimize performance, and manage database clusters. The developer will also be responsible for automating operations, executing data migrations, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Cassandra-based databases tailored to meet application and business needs.
• Work closely with engineering teams to design and implement efficient data models that follow Cassandra's principles and best practices.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and improve the performance of Cassandra databases to meet required service levels.
• Manage Cassandra clusters, ensuring they are healthy, resilient, and backed up, and handle troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Develop and utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline database operations and maintenance.
• Plan and execute data migration, including schema upgrades, from legacy systems to Cassandra, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Create detailed documentation for Cassandra architecture, schema designs, and operational procedures.
• Establish and enforce best practices in data management and storage.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate Cassandra databases seamlessly with applications and services.
• Implement data security and compliance measures in Cassandra environments, protecting sensitive information and meeting regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Experience in database design and development, specifically with Cassandra.
• Strong understanding of data modeling principles and best practices for Cassandra.
• Proven experience in performance tuning and optimization of databases.
• Experience in managing Cassandra clusters and troubleshooting issues.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting for database operations.
• Experience with data migration and schema upgrades from legacy systems to Cassandra.
• Ability to create detailed documentation and establish best practices in data management.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with other NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $60 - $65.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to work on a full-time contract basis.