ESRhealthcare-posted 3 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Pleasant Prairie, WI

Lead NoSQL Database Administrator for a direct hire position with a manufacturing/distribution client located in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Summary: The Lead NoSQL Database Administrator will play a critical role in optimizing and managing a large-scale enterprise NoSQL platform, primarily built on Apache Cassandra and DataStax. This highly technical role involves hands-on administration, architecture guidance, automation, and mentoring of junior database administrators. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Cassandra/DataStax and be capable of supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term roadmap initiatives across a mission-critical data environment.

  • Design, implement, and manage complex NoSQL database architectures across multiple data centers.
  • Lead the configuration, monitoring, automation, and performance optimization of Cassandra/DataStax platforms.
  • Provide hands-on mentoring and guidance to junior and mid-level database administrators.
  • Collaborate with consultants, architects, and internal software teams to design and implement technical solutions.
  • Support automation platforms (Ansible) by understanding and improving scripts and processes.
  • Participate in major platform rollouts, projects, and roadmap planning (15 years outlook).
  • Conduct monthly health checks, reporting, and proactive improvements for database systems.
  • Partner with suppliers/consultants while maintaining strong internal expertise to reduce contractor dependency.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field required.
  • Minimum 710 years of database administration experience, with at least 5+ years focused on NoSQL platforms.
  • Deep expertise with Apache Cassandra and DataStax (table structures, configuration management, architecture).
  • Proven ability to design and deploy highly available and scalable NoSQL solutions.
  • Strong background in automation tools and scripting (Ansible preferred).
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior technical staff.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis10 (no corp to corp).
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