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Custom Software Engineer (Apache Cassandra, 5-7 yrs)

Hyderabad, India Full-time
Database AdministratorSystems AdministratorPython DeveloperPerl DeveloperOperations EngineerFull Stack Python Developer

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Project Role :

Custom Software Engineer


Project Role Description :

Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.


Must have skills :

Apache Cassandra


Good to have skills :

NA


Minimum

5

year(s) of experience is required


Educational Qualification :

15 years full time education


Job Title: Senior Cassandra / DataStax DBA


Experience: 6+ Years


Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Summary:


We are looking for a seasoned Cassandra / DataStax Database Administrator (DBA) with over 6 years of experience in database administration. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing Apache Cassandra or DataStax Enterprise (DSE) environments, along with strong proficiency in Linux systems and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.). You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and scalability of distributed database systems in mission-critical environments.


Key Responsibilities:


Design, deploy, and maintain Cassandra or DataStax clusters in production and non-production environments.


Perform data modeling, replication strategy design, and capacity planning.


Monitor and tune database performance using tools like OpsCenter, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.


Implement and manage backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.


Automate operational tasks using shell scripts, Python, or Ansible.


Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues and performance bottlenecks.


Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support application needs.


Ensure database security, compliance, and adherence to best practices.


Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.


Participate in 24x7 on-call support rotation for production systems.


Required Skills:


6+ years of experience in Database Administration, with at least 3+ years in Cassandra or DataStax Enterprise.


Strong understanding of Cassandra architecture, internals, and distributed systems.


Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration.


Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.


Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., OpsCenter, Prometheus, Grafana).


Solid understanding of CQL (Cassandra Query Language) and performance tuning.


Preferred Qualifications:


Experience with DataStax tools like DSE Search, DSE Graph, and DSE Analytics.


Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).


Relevant certifications in Cassandra, DataStax, or Linux administration.


15 years full time education

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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