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Career Mentors LLC

NoSQL DBA - Pennington, NJ

Career Mentors LLC, Pennington, New Jersey, us, 08534

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Location:

Pennington, NJ Duration:

12-Month Contract ( Strong Possibility of Extension ) Employment Type:

W2 Only

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced

NoSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of

NoSQL database clusters

in a

UNIX/Linux

environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on expertise in

NoSQL platforms

(e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, CockroachDB, MemSQL) and

UNIX shell scripting , with a focus on automation, performance tuning, and production support in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities: Administer and maintain

NoSQL database clusters

in

Linux environments

across development, QA, and production. Design and automate database deployment and maintenance using

UNIX shell scripting . Debug and tune database performance; optimize operational and CI/CD processes. Support database upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning initiatives. Utilize

DevOps tools

like

BladeLogic

(and ideally

Ansible ) to automate database administration tasks. Provide database access, support schema changes, and ensure role-based security. Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and production support to ensure database availability and efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while proactively enhancing database performance and resilience. Required Qualifications:

5+ years

of

UNIX/Linux systems administration

experience. 2+ years

of experience with

NoSQL or SQL database technologies , including administration and operational support. Strong hands-on experience with at least one or more of the following: MongoDB, Cassandra, MemSQL, Redis, CockroachDB, TigerDB

Proficiency in

shell scripting

for automation and maintenance. Experience managing NoSQL clusters, including: Node management, replication, multi-DC setups, performance tuning

Familiarity with

backup/recovery strategies ,

role/access management , and

database monitoring . Strong communication skills; able to explain complex technical concepts to varied stakeholders. Experience in high-volume, enterprise-grade environments is highly preferred. Nice to Have:

Experience with

BladeLogic ,

Ansible , or other DevOps tools. Previous work with

CI/CD environments

and automation of NoSQL deployment pipelines. Required Qualifications:

5+ years

of

UNIX/Linux systems administration

experience. 2+ years

of experience with

NoSQL or SQL database technologies , including administration and operational support. Strong hands-on experience with at least one or more of the following: MongoDB, Cassandra, MemSQL, Redis, CockroachDB, TigerDB

Proficiency in

shell scripting

for automation and maintenance. Experience managing NoSQL clusters, including: Node management, replication, multi-DC setups, performance tuning

Familiarity with

backup/recovery strategies ,

role/access management , and

database monitoring . Strong communication skills; able to explain complex technical concepts to varied stakeholders. Experience in high-volume, enterprise-grade environments is highly preferred. Nice to Have:

Experience with

BladeLogic ,

Ansible , or other DevOps tools. Previous work with

CI/CD environments

and automation of NoSQL deployment pipelines.

TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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