Virtusa Corporation

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa Corporation$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with distributed NoSQL databases, specifically Cassandra and Couchbase
  • Deep understanding of Cassandra architecture and protocol, including Gossip and peer-to-peer communication
  • Proficient in using administration tools like nodetool and dsetool for performance tuning
  • Experience with backup and recovery operations using NodeTool snapshots and DataStax OpsCenter
  • Familiar with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
  • Collaborative approach to explain complex database concepts to stakeholders
  • Basic knowledge of relational databases like PostgreSQL is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage and optimize distributed NoSQL databases, ensuring cluster performance and reliability
  • Expand and plan cluster capacity to meet growing data demands
  • Tune database performance and troubleshoot issues to enhance efficiency
  • Utilize administration tools for effective database configuration and node management
  • Conduct migrations and data movements with minimal downtime
  • Monitor database health and performance using specialized observability tools
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend scalable database solutions

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth
  • Access to advanced technology and an innovative team culture
  • Support in continuing education and certifications
  • Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
P2CESTSStrong experience managing and optimizing distributed NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and Couchbase, including cluster expansion, capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Deep understanding of Cassandra architecture and internals, including Gossip protocol, peer-to-peer communication, replication strategies, compaction strategies, and incremental repairs.Hands-on expertise with Cassandra administration tools such as nodetool and dsetool for cluster configuration, node management, and performance optimization. Also experience with Couchbase tools such as cbq Proven experience performing database backup and recovery operations using NodeTool snapshots, CBQ and DataStax OpsCenter.Experience with SSTable migration and data movement activities across live Cassandra clusters with minimal downtime.Strong hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools including DSE OpsCenter, Prometheus, and Grafana.Ability to collaborate with customers and stakeholders to explain database architecture concepts, evaluate requirements, and recommend scalable and reliable database solutions.
Working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL is an added advantage.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.
Expertise in managing large-scale, multi-instance, multi-tenant server environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.Cassandra DBA
GCP , AWSSQL DatabaseAICI/CD
Jira, Rally

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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