Lead NoSQL Database Administrator leasant Prairie, WI

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SQL Database Administrator for a direct hire position with a manufacturing/distribution client located in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

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SQL Database Administrator will play a critical role in optimizing and managing a large-scale enterprise No

SQL platform, primarily built on Apache Cassandra and Data Stax. This highly technical role involves hands‑on administration, architecture guidance, automation, and mentoring of junior database administrators. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Cassandra/Data Stax and be capable of supporting both day‑to‑day operations and long‑term roadmap initiatives across a mission‑critical data environment.

• Design, implement, and manage complex No
  
  SQL database architectures across multiple data centers.
• Lead the configuration, monitoring, automation, and performance optimization of Cassandra/Data Stax platforms.
• Provide hands‑on mentoring and guidance to junior and mid‑level database administrators.
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, and internal software teams to design and implement technical solutions.
• Support automation platforms (Ansible) by understanding and improving scripts and processes.
• Participate in major platform rollouts, projects, and roadmap planning (15 years outlook).
• Conduct monthly health checks, reporting, and proactive improvements for database systems.
• Partner with suppliers/consultants while maintaining strong internal expertise to reduce contractor dependency.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Minimum 710 years of database administration experience, with at least 5+ years focused on No
  
  SQL platforms.
• Deep expertise with Apache Cassandra and Data Stax (table structures, configuration management, architecture).
• Proven ability to design and deploy highly available and scalable No
  
  SQL solutions.
• Strong background in automation tools and scripting (Ansible preferred).
• Experience mentoring and developing junior technical staff.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis
  10 (no corp to corp).