DataStax DBA at Innominds Software Private Limited

Sr. Database Administrator (Architect)

Duration: 1+ year

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

SUMMARY:  Responsible for the architecture, development, and maintenance of Database solutions by performing the following duties.

Skills:
DataStax (DSE)
Shell Script
Automation
Apache Cassandra

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design complex databases, tables, stored procedures, views, triggers, and other database objects.
• Design and develop ETL (Extract, Transform & Load) solutions.
• Work closely with application development project teams to ensure optimal application performance.
• Optimize database performance through a number of techniques including but not limited to: indexing, query optimization, database design.
• Participate in periodic High Availability / Disaster Recovery tests of critical systems.
• Proactively monitor database performance, capacity planning and resource consumption.
• Provide day to day support for databases and database applications.
• Upgrade and patch DBMS’s.
• Ensure databases and database objects are backed up according to business requirements, and recovery procedures are tested and documented.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the activities enumerated above.
• Works under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgement.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                               

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• 8 plus years of experience in Database Management / Data Integration.
• Proficient in multiple Database Management Systems (e.g., DB2i, DB2 LUW, DataStax, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Proficient in multiple data replication technologies (e.g., DTShare, CDC, SQL Replication, Attunity)
• Ability to read a Logical Data Model a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.  Can juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving ability.
• Ability to lead and coach less experienced Database Administration staff.
• Comfortable presenting strategies and solutions to IT Leadership.
• May require travel to branch and international locations.
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Certifications are a plus.