Cassandra SME

Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled Cassandra Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team and lead the design implementation and optimization of Cassandra databases in highavailability 24x7 production environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive handson experience in managing Cassandra clusters a proven ability to resolve complex incidents and strong leadership skills to guide and mentor fellow engineers. As a Cassandra SME you will also be responsible for automating database infrastructure using tools like Terraform Helm and optionally Ansible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cassandra Database Management:
  

  • Design deploy and manage Cassandra clusters for production and nonproduction environments ensuring high availability performance and scalability.
    
  • Perform regular database upgrades backups and patching to ensure optimal performance and security.
    
  • Finetune Cassandra configurations to optimize throughput latency and storage efficiency.
    

• Incident Management:
  

  • Proactively monitor and troubleshoot complex production issues ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution of incidents.
    
  • Lead the response to critical incidents performing root cause analysis and implementing longterm solutions to prevent future occurrences.
    
  • Collaborate with other teams (DevOps development and operations) to resolve any databaserelated issues that impact application performance.
    

• Leadership & Mentoring:
  

  • Provide leadership and guidance to junior engineers sharing best practices in Cassandra database management.
    
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all Cassandrarelated questions and issues offering technical support to various teams.
    
  • Lead efforts to implement and manage Cassandra in a distributed cloudbased infrastructure.
    

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform and Helm to automate Cassandra cluster provisioning scaling and configuration.
    
  • Ensure Cassandra environments are fully automated and integrated with CI/CD pipelines reducing manual intervention.
    
  • Optionally use Ansible for further automation and configuration management.
    

• Operational Excellence:
  

  • Implement monitoring and alerting tools to ensure proactive identification of performance bottlenecks and potential issues in Cassandra clusters.
    
  • Establish and enforce best practices for database management including backup strategies disaster recovery planning and security hardening.
    
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to align Cassandra operations with business goals and project requirements.
    

• Documentation & Continuous Improvement:
  

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams operational processes and troubleshooting guides for Cassandra environments.
    
  • Continuously assess and improve Cassandra operations adopting new technologies and methods to enhance performance and reduce operational costs.
    

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Cassandra Expertise: Deep handson experience with Apache Cassandra including configuration optimization backup recovery and replication.
  
• Production Environment Experience: Proven experience managing Cassandra clusters in 24x7 highdemand customerfacing production environments.
  
• Incident Management: Strong problemsolving skills with experience in diagnosing troubleshooting and resolving complex production incidents in a timely manner.
  
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
  
• IaC Expertise: Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Helm and optionally Ansible for automating Cassandra deployments and configurations.
  
• Automation & Monitoring: Experience in automating Cassandra operations and using monitoring tools to track database health performance and availability.
  
• SelfMotivation: A selforganized and highly motivated individual who can work independently and efficiently manage time and resources.
  
• Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ansible: Familiarity with Ansible for automating Cassandra configuration management is a plus.
  
• Cloud Platforms: Experience deploying and managing Cassandra in cloud environments such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
  
• DevOps & CI/CD: Experience integrating Cassandra databases with DevOps pipelines and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows.
  
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python Bash or Java for automation and troubleshooting.
  

Benefits