Cassandra Administrator
We are looking for a highly skilled Cassandra Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cassandra database systems. You will ensure the performance, availability, and security of clusters, and work closely with development teams to provide database support. Your role will also involve troubleshooting and resolving database issues, performing regular backups, and ensuring data integrity. You will be expected to monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Cassandra architecture and best practices, and will be able to work in a fast-paced environment. You should be proficient in scripting and automation, and have experience with cloud platforms and containerization. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are essential. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining documentation, and providing training and support to other team members. If you are passionate about database administration and looking for a challenging role, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Install, configure, and maintain Cassandra database systems.
- Ensure the performance, availability, and security of clusters.
- Work closely with development teams to provide database support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
- Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity.
- Monitor database performance and implement changes as needed.
- Apply new patches and versions when required.
- Create and maintain documentation.
- Provide training and support to other team members.
- Implement and manage database security measures.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting languages.
- Optimize database performance and query execution.
- Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Develop and implement disaster recovery plans.
- Conduct regular database health checks and audits.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Participate in on-call rotation for database support.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Assist in capacity planning and resource management.
Requirements
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Cassandra Administrator.
- Deep understanding of Cassandra architecture and best practices.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Shell).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
- Knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Experience with monitoring and alerting tools.
- Understanding of network and storage concepts.
- Familiarity with other NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
- Certifications in database administration are a plus.
Potential interview questions
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- Can you describe your experience with Cassandra database administration?
- How do you ensure the performance and availability of Cassandra clusters?
- What steps do you take to troubleshoot and resolve database issues?
- Can you provide an example of a complex database migration you have managed?
- How do you approach database performance tuning and optimization?
- What scripting languages are you proficient in for automation tasks?
- How do you ensure data integrity and security in your databases?
- Can you describe your experience with cloud platforms and containerization?
- How do you stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies?
- What is your approach to creating and maintaining documentation?
- How do you handle on-call rotations and database support?
- Can you describe a time when you had to implement a disaster recovery plan?
- What monitoring and alerting tools have you used in the past?
- How do you ensure compliance with data protection regulations?
- Can you describe your experience with other NoSQL databases?
- How do you collaborate with development teams to provide database support?
- What is your approach to capacity planning and resource management?
- How do you manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging database issue you resolved?
- What certifications do you hold in database administration?
