Database Engineer II

Verisk Analytics•Jersey City, NJ

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

Design, implement, support, administrator and maintain the NoSQL Databases infrastructure in AWS Cloud, such as Apache Cassandra, Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, AWS OpenSearch, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, AWS Redis, etc. Perform all aspects of NoSQL cluster administration including planning, installation, upgrading, patching, security, data retention, tuning, support, and troubleshooting. Assist in the architecture of systems to provide a highly scalable, highly available server structure which provides web services for customers. Work closely with application development teams and systems administration to test, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing database-driven applications. Monitor Production, UAT and other NoSQL database environments and actively pursue any issues limiting the performance and scalability of these systems. Understand ISO specific NoSQL Infrastructure architecture and needs, cost optimization goals and complete all special projects and other duties as assigned. Must be able to perform duties independently with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to perform on-call and priority support functions outside of business hours. Must be able to provide technical thought leadership and guidance regarding ISO specific NoSQL database technologies and infrastructure to other DBAs on the team

Requirements

Expert knowledge of NoSQL data systems such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Solr, Redis, etc. including planning, installation, upgrading, security patching, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
Experience with Linux and shell scripting.
Experience with Python or any other programming language.
Experience supporting critical enterprise database applications 24x7.
Experience working in Cloud environments (especially AWS).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Dedication to work and willingness to work hard under pressure.
Experienced at developing elegant-yet-simple systems using best practices and design patterns.
Knowledge of IaC tooling, especially CloudFormation and CDK
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, Engineering or similar discipline.
2 years of related work experience in administration of NoSQL databases and Linux.

Nice To Haves

A background in development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, support, administrator and maintain the NoSQL Databases infrastructure in AWS Cloud, such as Apache Cassandra, Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, AWS OpenSearch, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, AWS Redis, etc.
Perform all aspects of NoSQL cluster administration including planning, installation, upgrading, patching, security, data retention, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
Assist in the architecture of systems to provide a highly scalable, highly available server structure which provides web services for customers.
Work closely with application development teams and systems administration to test, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing database-driven applications.
Monitor Production, UAT and other NoSQL database environments and actively pursue any issues limiting the performance and scalability of these systems.
Understand ISO specific NoSQL Infrastructure architecture and needs, cost optimization goals and complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Perform duties independently with or without reasonable accommodation.
Perform on-call and priority support functions outside of business hours.
Provide technical thought leadership and guidance regarding ISO specific NoSQL database technologies and infrastructure to other DBAs on the team

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