Senior Cassandra Database Engineer

Company: Swift Software
Location: Manassas
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

About the RoleAs a Software Engineer, you will be joining a dynamic team of IT professionals who set out to deliver and support Cassandra Database platform for our internal customers.Building on our ambition to deliver our Platform Services applying agile practices, we are looking for somebody who brings a strong customer focus, a desire to understand the customer needs, and help address their challenges. If you are interested in all aspects of the IT services delivery process (architecture, design, implementation, testing, operations and support) you could be our ideal candidate.Good experience with DevOps practices and toolset with strong focus on automation of provisioning, quality controls, security auditing and maintenance.We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value - across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organization can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy.What to expectIn this role you will:

• Analyze technical and functional requirements and translate them into software solutions. Understand dependencies toward other systems and teams.
• Design, develop and integrate third party components including system testing and installations.
• Develop automation to complete installations, configuration, tuning and maintenance of database management.
• Provide technical assistance to colleagues and assist in resolving problems reported by other team members.
• Prepare user documentation, installation guides and operating procedures.
• Support the delivered software and be part of a 'Center of Expertise' problem solving team. Analyze support cases and, when appropriate, provide solutions following the established case management processes.
• Opportunity to develop yourself and others in a true DevOps agile environment.What will make you successful?We are seeking professionals with:
  • Having a passion for providing solutions, solving issues and working with highly skilled teams.
  • Requires 5 -7 years of experience in Cassandra databases technical area. Preferably Datastax Cassandra.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Experience working with the following:
  • Worked on large multi-site clusters representing multi-functional global teams.
  • Designing and implementing scalable and high performing Cassandra clusters.
  • Optimize database performance, including query tuning and schema design.
  • Monitor and solve database issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • Proficiency in writing and optimizing CQL (Cassandra Query Language).Nice to Haves:
    • RDBMS database knowledge is nice to have as well. Ultimately we are a database team solving database problems.
    • Having a passion for providing solutions, troubleshooting issues and working in highly skilled teams.
    • Ansible for installation and configuration automation.
    • Jenkins/CloudBees for release management through CI/CD pipeline.
    • 5+ years; DevOps and database infrastructure release management.
    • Jenkins/CloudBees.
    • Languages: Python, Shell scripting, Java.
    • Good knowledge of IT security, mainly in the DBA area.
    • RDBMS database knowledge.Preferred Skills:
      • Datastax Cassandra certifications.
      • Knowledge of Data Modeling concepts and application performance/design.
      • Experience with RHEL operating system.
      • Experience with Confluence/Jira tools or equivalent.Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $92,120.00 to $171,080.00 USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employees contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.What we offerWe put you in control of careerWe give you a competitive packageWe help you perform at your bestWe help you make a differenceWe give you the freedom to be yourselfWe give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.About UsSwift doesn't stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day, in almost every country.We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too - an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you'll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You'll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.
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