Principle Engineer-Software Development

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We’re seeking an experienced Cassandra Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable and high performance Cassandra-based systems.

What you’ll be doing...

• Taking ownership on feature delivery from design through development and testing to full scale deployment.

• Leading by being a role model of engineering excellence delivering products in high quality and cadence.

• Collaborating to solve problems and overcome design challenges with team/scrum members and colleagues.

What we’re looking for...

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software design and development, expertise in Cassandra, and expertise with distributed database systems.

- Design and implement Cassandra data models and schema

- Design high-performance Cassandra-based applications using Java, Python, or Scala

- Write efficient Cassandra queries and optimize data retrieval

- Implement data migration and integration strategies

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Cassandra with other systems

- Troubleshoot and optimize Cassandra performance issues

- Ensure data consistency, availability, and partition tolerance.
- Stay up-to-date with Cassandra advancements and apply new features

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelors degree or six or more years of experience.

• Experience with Cassandra design, development

• Strong understanding of Cassandra data modeling, architecture, and query optimization

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Scala)

• Experience with Cassandra drivers and tools (e.g., cqlsh, Cassandra-driver)

• Understanding of distributed database systems and NoSQL concepts Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Cassandra. Distributed database systems and NoSQL concepts. Data modeling and schema design. Query optimization and performance tuning

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

• Great interpersonal skills.

• Experience as a team leader/tech lead.

• Experience with one of the following technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform.

• Experience in Security.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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