Database Administrator

Project Role : Database Administrator Project Role Description : Design, implement and maintain databases. Install database management systems (DBMS). Develop procedures for day-to-day maintenance and problem resolution. 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 Summary: We are looking for a seasoned Cassandra / DataStax Database Administrator (DBA) with over 10 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: 10+ years of experience in Database Administration, with at least 6+ 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 Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.