Cassandra DBA
Kforce Inc.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Greenwood Village, CO that is seeking an experienced Cassandra DBA to manage and maintain their mission-critical Cassandra database clusters. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Cassandra database administration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and cluster scaling.Responsibilities:- Install, configure, and upgrade Cassandra clusters across multiple environments (dev/staging/prod)
- Design and implement backup/recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
- Monitor Cassandra clusters, identify bottlenecks, and tune for optimal performance
- Develop and implement database security policies and access controls
- Manage Cassandra cluster scaling (adding/removing nodes) to meet capacity demands
- Collaborate with engineers to review data models and ensure efficient schema designs
- Monitor database performance, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability
- Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database structures for applications
- Automate routine DBA tasks through scripting and tools
- Provide training and support to development teams on Cassandra best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve Cassandra issues in a timely manner
- Stay up to date on Cassandra releases and industry best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years of proven experience as a Cassandra DBA
- Strong understanding of Cassandra architecture, data modeling, and query optimization
- Solid understanding of security principles and implementation in database environments
- Hands-on experience with Cassandra tools (nodetool, cqlsh, OpsCenter)
- Proficiency in Apache Cassandra administration (backups, repairs, upgrades)
- Experience with Cassandra replication, consistency levels, and multi-datacenter clusters
- Scripting abilities in languages like Python, Bash, etc.
- Knowledge of operating system internals (Linux)
- Problem-solving skills with systematic approaches to issue resolution
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task efficiently
- Proven experience in hosting and upgrading Cassandra versions
- Familiarity with data replication, sharding, and clustering in distributed database systems
- Experience with streaming/messaging systems (Apache Kafka)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms AWS and container technologies
- Knowledge of complementary data stores (Redis)
- Experience is Mongo database
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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