We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior Cassandra Engineer** to join our team and lead efforts in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable NoSQL database solutions.
This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in Cassandra and other NoSQL technologies, coupled with the ability to architect and maintain database systems that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
**Responsibilities**
- Lead and design scalable architecture solutions for NoSQL database systems, with a focus on both cloud-based and on-premise environments
- Act as the domain expert for database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and providing recommendations on best practices
- Provide technical leadership for resolving production issues and conducting root cause analysis across different layers of the technology stack
- Define SLA, SLO, and build associated SLI dashboards to monitor database service level performance
- Drive innovation by evaluating and providing insights for new Cassandra-related technologies, conducting PoCs, and performing detailed risk assessments
- Plan and manage the capacity, growth strategy, and life-cycle processes of production database platforms
- Establish and enforce database best practices and operational frameworks for the team
- Develop automation scripts and manage configuration using tools like Ansible and Terraform for database-related administrative tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate database solutions into broader system architectures
- Ensure database observability by configuring key metrics, dashboards, alarms, and alerts for continuous monitoring
- Act as a mentor and technical resource for team members on NoSQL technologies, particularly Cassandra




**Requirements**:
- 3+ years of experience in NoSQL database systems such as Cassandra, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and ScyllaDB, with domain expertise in at least two technologies
- Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management using tools like Ansible and Terraform
- Knowledge of AWS database solutions and ecosystems, including EC2, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, Security Group, and VPC concepts
- Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go for software or data engineering tasks
- Strong familiarity with Git for version control and collaborative workflows
- Expertise in data store technologies, encompassing relational and NoSQL systems, high availability, replication/sharding, disaster recovery solutions, and database observability tools
- Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields, with a Bachelor's degree
**Nice to have**
- Familiarity with additional high-level programming frameworks like Django for integration with database systems
- Skills in conducting capacity forecasting and workload sizing for large-scale NoSQL deployments
- Understanding of advanced VPC/Subnet/Route53 configurations in a cloud architecture
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions




- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading general provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

📌 Senior Cassandra Engineer (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México