Why join us

Tractian is reimagining industrial systems so every frontline worker can realize their full potential. As the industrial OS, we're building software and hardware in one place disrupting long-entrenched institutions with products and experiences that better serve the ambitions of our customers.

Working at Tractian allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

We'll give you challenging goals and expect you to figure out the details of how to get there. We are a growth-stage startup and you will work directly with the founders, helping to define the vision, product and user experience.

Data at Tractian

The Data organization develops infrastructure, statistical models, and products using IoT data. Our Scientists and Engineers work together to make data and insights derived from data a core asset across the company.

Our work is ingrained in Tractian’s decision-making process, in the efficiency of our operations and insights, and in the industry-leading experience we provide our consumers.

What you'll do

Being a strong partner to the Data Team, as a Cassandra Engineer, you will support Database Platform Engineering in the architecture, development, and deployment of Cassandra technology in high SLA environments.

This includes, but is not limited to, advanced to expert engineering and implementation of the requirements of the vacancy.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, monitor, upgrade and maintain Cassandra databases in production and non-production environments

Manage, support, and maintain database technology and infrastructure, adhering to the architectural guidelines and policies

Physical implementation of databases, storage structures, high-availability solutions, replication, and disaster recovery solutions

Regular database capacity planning related to database growth and system utilization, trend analysis, predictive future database resource requirements, and the structured organized reporting of the same

Adapt business requirements, model data, and develop database specifications, tables, and element attributes

Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervision

Requirements

2+ years of Cassandra / Scylla DBA experience

1+ year of prior contact with Python

1+ year of exposure to JavaScript

Experience in shell scripting

Ability to complete tasks independently

Bonus Points

Experience with data storage solutions, working with different databases (S3 or Mongo)

Knowledge designing event-driven applications (like Kafka)

Compensation

Competitive salary and stock options

680 usd / year remote work allowance

30 days of paid annual leave

Every 3 years, earn a trip anywhere in the world

Day off in the week of your birthday