DevOps Engineer - Database / DBA I - NoSQL

You will be working as a Database Administrator (DBA) at Albertsons Companies Inc., a leading food and drug retailer in the United States operating over 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia, with well-known banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco. As a DBA, your primary responsibility will be to manage MongoDB and Cassandra database clusters to ensure high availability and performance, optimize database performance, develop backup and recovery strategies, implement security measures, troubleshoot database-related issues, and maintain comprehensive documentation. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Database Management:** Configure, manage, and monitor MongoDB and Cassandra database clusters for optimal performance. - **Performance Optimization:** Tune databases for optimal performance through indexing and query optimization. - **Backup and Recovery:** Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to maintain data integrity and availability. - **Security Management:** Implement and maintain access controls, encryption, and security measures to protect database systems. - **Troubleshooting and Support:** Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for database-related issues, collaborating with developers and stakeholders. - **Documentation:** Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and best practices. - **Capacity Planning:** Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure database infrastructure can support future growth. - **On-Call Support:** Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems and ensure uptime. **Qualifications Required:** - **Experience:** 1-3 years of database administration experience, with a focus on MongoDB and Cassandra for at least 2 years. - **Database Administration:** Proficiency in MongoDB and Cassandra administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. - **Performance Tuning:** Expertise in performance tuning and optimization of MongoDB and Cassandra. - **Backup and Recovery:** Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies and tools. - **Security:** Understanding of database security practices and tools. - **Troubleshooting:** Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues. The company, Albertsons Companies Inc., is dedicated to transforming the shopping experience into something easy, efficient, fun, and engaging. They focus on understanding and enhancing customer experience by pushing the boundaries of retail. Albertsons Companies Inc. has made strategic moves to migrate and modernize their core foundational capabilities, positioning themselves as the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company in the industry.,