Database Administration

Technology Lead | Database Administration | NOSQLWork Location & Reporting Address: Moorestown NJ 08057Vendor Rate: 69.00Contract duration (in months): 6Target Start Date: 01 Mar 2018Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? NoCassandra DBALooking for Cassandra DBA profilesMust Have Skills (Top 3 technical skills only):Extensive experience managing Cassandra NoSQL database. Knowledge of NoSQL best practices & NoSQL data modeling. Knowledge of operating interrelationships between database, business applications and operating systems. Understand hot and cold backup planning. Monitor and tune query performance, define and implement backup strategies per data retention requirements, diagnose and resolve production issues as needed 24x7.Deep knowledge of Cassandra DB performance/scaling concepts and tuning best practices. Must have experience of working in mid to large size production environment across multiple active Datacenters.Ability to write and maintain Unix/Linux shell scripts.Must be able to work with multiple groups to resolve data issues. Must have exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.Nice to have skills (Top 2 only):Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Master's preferred.Highly self-motivated with the desire to embrace new database technologies and must be able to work independently or within a team in a high demand and dynamic environment. Good problem-solving and analytical skills. Prior experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.Detailed Job DescriptionAssist in the development of tools and techniques for data access, retention and security Configuration, provisioning, upgrading and decommissioning databases and database tuning. Monitoring production deployments for capacity issues, performance and troubleshooting Production database support. Availability for 24X7 on call rotation support Minimum years of experience: 5+ Certifications Needed: Apache Cassandra (is preferred but not must)