job summary: Description: We are looking for someone in Linux administration (preferably with NoSQL or any DB experience) to support our modern database infrastructure running on Linux platform.The candidate will become intimately familiar with SingleStore (FKA MemSQL) Distribited SQL Database and the Replicate software (equivalent to Oracle's Golden Gate software) that allows us to replicate, filter, and transform data from one database to another database.The Database Administrator / Engineer will design, install, upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot the database powering 401k platform, etc.Assist developers in making changes to the schemaProvide on-call 24x 7 operational support for the Production MemSQL databasesBuild relations with stakeholders to understand business needs. Resolves diverse database performance and capacity issues, and replication and other distributed data issues. Competent to work at experienced technical level of all phases of database administration activities. Assists application administrators and developers to find solutions as needed. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Desired Skills Experience in the following areas would be a plus:Cassandra, MemSQL, Redis MongoDB or Hadoop (in order of preference)Ability to meet / speak with the developers / clients to gain an understanding of their architecture, systems, objectives, etc. and then determine the big data solution most appropriate for their teamsHands-on experience working with servers (Linux) and writing scripts (preferably Python) to automate processesDevelopment experience in systems with high transactional volumeApplication support experienceProject management experienceRed Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server certifications and scripting. location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $55 - 65 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: The Database Administrator / Engineer will design, install, upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot the database powering 401k platform, etc.Assist developers in making changes to the schemaProvide on-call 24x 7 operational support for the Production MemSQL databasesBuild relations with stakeholders to understand business needs. Resolves diverse database performance and capacity issues, and replication and other distributed data issues. Competent to work at experienced technical level of all phases of database administration activities. Assists application administrators and developers to find solutions as needed. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 10 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Linux Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.