Job Description

We are seeking an experienced NoSQL Database Engineer (Cassandra) to join our Banking/Financial client's infrastructure and engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance NoSQL solutions that support mission-critical financial applications. You will collaborate with development, architecture, and operations teams to deliver secure, reliable, and optimized database environments, while also supporting governance, compliance, and performance initiatives. This role requires a blend of operational expertise and engineering mindset to ensure stability and scalability across enterprise systems.
Job Title: NoSQL Database Engineer (Cassandra)
Location: Toronto, ON
Must Haves:
7+ years' experience as a NoSQL Database Administrator, specifically with Cassandra
Strong knowledge of NoSQL database design, operations, and best practices
Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL queries
Proven ability in database performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills within cross-functional teams
Cassandra Certification (DataStax Certified Administrator) preferred
This role involves environment management, production support, incident resolution, and engineering new solutions. You will also provide 3rd level on-call support (rotational) and may be engaged in after-hours project or change activities.