Database Engineer II

Job Requirements and Experience

• Expert knowledge of No
  
  SQL data systems such as Open Search, Elasticsearch, Cassandra, Solr, Redis, etc. including planning, installation, upgrading, security patching, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux and shell scripting.
• Experience with Python or any other programming language.
• A background in development is a plus.
• Experience supporting critical enterprise database applications 24x7.
• Experience working in Cloud environments (especially AWS).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dedication to work and willingness to work hard under pressure.
• Experienced at developing elegant‑yet‑simple systems using best practices and design patterns.
• Knowledge of IaC tooling, especially Cloud Formation and CDK.

• Design, implement, support, administrator and maintain the No
  
  SQL Databases infrastructure in AWS Cloud, such as Apache Cassandra, Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, AWS Open Search, Dynamo
  
  DB, Document
  
  DB, AWS Redis, etc.
• Perform all aspects of No
  
  SQL cluster administration including planning, installation, upgrading, patching, security, data retention, tuning, support, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in the architecture of systems to provide a highly scalable, highly available server structure which provides web services for customers.
• Work closely with application development teams and systems administration to test, troubleshoot, and optimize new and existing database-driven applications.
• Monitor Production, UAT and other No
  
  SQL database environments and actively pursue any issues limiting the performance and scalability of these systems.
• Understand ISO specific No
  
  SQL Infrastructure architecture and needs, cost optimization goals and complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties independently with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform on‑call and priority support functions outside of business hours.
• Must be able to provide technical thought leadership and guidance regarding ISO specific No
  
  SQL database technologies and infrastructure to other DBAs on the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, Engineering or similar discipline.
• 2 years of related work experience in administration of No
  
  SQL databases and Linux.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes but is not limited to the following:
Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, and a Paid Time Off program.

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and / or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.