Remote Cassandra DBA Jobs

Empowering the Backbone of Scalable Data

Can you architect database environments that deliver performance under pressure? If you thrive on transforming distributed systems into pillars of reliability, this is your chance to drive mission-critical outcomes while enjoying the freedom of a remote-first workplace. As a Cassandra DBA, your expertise ensures our data pipelines never miss a beat, supporting everything from product launches to customer insights. With every schema update and query optimization, you’re unlocking new opportunities for innovation.

Key Outcomes & Responsibilities

Champion Data Reliability and Performance

You’ll be at the helm of our Cassandra clusters—designing, deploying, and maintaining distributed databases that support high-traffic applications. Your proactive monitoring ensures no query lags, no bottlenecks slow us down, and every failover happens seamlessly. By introducing tuning strategies and capacity planning, you set the standard for uptime and resilience across global teams.

Optimize Workflows and Automate at Scale

Your scripting skills simplify complex operations. Whether automating backups, orchestrating upgrades, or crafting monitoring alerts, you empower development and analytics teams to move fast without risk. You’ll shape onboarding workflows that reduce friction for our clients, ensuring smooth transitions and zero data loss.

Guide Data Security and Compliance

Your vigilance protects critical information—every data policy you implement ensures that privacy and security are more than just checkboxes. You’ll help drive best practices for data retention, encryption, and GDPR compliance so our stakeholders trust the insights they rely on daily.

Collaborate to Innovate

Your impact multiplies through partnership. You’ll work closely with engineering, DevOps, and business analysts, translating their needs into robust solutions that meet their requirements. Whether it’s resolving a gnarly production incident or advising on query design, you simplify complex ideas—whether it’s over Zoom or Slack—and create clarity out of chaos. Your mentorship elevates junior DBAs, cultivating a culture of learning and shared wins.

Own the Full Lifecycle

From capacity planning and schema design to troubleshooting and documentation, your fingerprints are on every part of the data lifecycle. You’re empowered to propose new tools and processes—if there’s a more innovative way, you’ll find it and make it stick. Your insights from performance reviews and user feedback directly influence the evolution of our products.

What You Bring

Deep Technical Mastery

You’ve mastered Apache Cassandra in production—understanding the intricacies of data modeling, consistency tuning, and node operations in multi-region environments. Your background encompasses backup and restore strategies, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in environments where uptime is non-negotiable.

Automation Mindset

Python, Bash, or Ansible scripts are your go-to tools for building efficiency. You see repetitive manual tasks as puzzles waiting to be solved by automation. With every script, you’re freeing up your colleagues to focus on high-impact work.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Prowess

When an alert pings at 3 a.m., you dive into logs and metrics, quickly identifying root causes and designing long-term fixes. Your approach is data-driven yet always human-centric—you know that a fast fix is only half the battle; long-term stability matters more.

Communication that Connects

You make intricate database concepts accessible—translating technical challenges into business opportunities. Whether you’re documenting a new procedure or walking a product owner through data architecture, you bring everyone along for the journey.

Continuous Learner

Cassandra moves fast, and so do you. You’re always exploring new modules and staying on top of emerging trends, such as managed Cassandra (e.g., Astra DB), NoSQL security, or hybrid cloud integration. Professional development is part of your DNA.

Tools, Tech, and Collaboration Stack

• Apache Cassandra (multi-datacenter, open-source & enterprise)
• Linux server administration
• Scripting languages (Python, Bash, Ansible)
• Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Monitoring and alerting (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog)
• Version control (Git)
• Collaboration via Slack, Jira, Confluence, and Zoom

Work Environment & Values

We move quickly, but you’ll always have space to focus intensely. Our team values asynchronous communication, knowledge sharing, and trust. You’ll enjoy the autonomy to set your own schedule, balanced with opportunities for real-time collaboration and learning. We celebrate curiosity, continuous improvement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in every line of code and every incident resolved.

Compensation and Benefits

For your expertise, you’ll receive an annual salary of $102,260 plus a comprehensive benefits package designed for remote team members. This includes health coverage, home office support, generous leave, and an ongoing professional learning stipend—so you can keep mastering your craft from anywhere.

Your Impact Starts Here

Ready to shape the future of scalable data infrastructure? If you’re inspired to drive meaningful change and eager to collaborate with a team that values your insights, we’re excited to meet you. Let’s build resilient systems—and careers—together.