Lead NoSQL Database Administrator leasant Prairie, WI

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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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).

Working Place

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

Company

ESR Healthcare

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