Redis Database Administrator

Genesis10
Chandler, AZ, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$125,299.0 - $141,939.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Access Control List Databases Continuous Integration Data Infrastructure Data Structures Linux DevOps Distributed Data Store Memory Management Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) NoSQL
+17 more
Open Source Technology Query Optimization Redis Ansible Prometheus Shell Script Software Engineering Datadog Scripting System Availability Grafana Caching Containerization Kubernetes Low Latency Cassandra Terraform

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Redis Platform Engineer and Database Administrator to design, scale, and maintain a high-performance in-memory data infrastructure. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the reliabilit, We are looking for a skilled Redis Platform Engineer and Database Administrator to design, scale, and maintain a high-performance in-memory data infrastructure. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the reliability, ultra-low latency, high availability, and security of mission-critical Redis clusters. You will work closely with software engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to build robust caching patterns, real-time messaging pipelines, and distributed data solutions., * Design, deploy, and maintain NoSQL database clusters on Linux operating systems

  • Install, configure, scale, and manage Redis deployment topologies (Redis Cluster, Sentinel, Standalone, and Redis Enterprise)
  • Monitor memory usage, throughput, and latency to optimize configurations and data structures
  • Design and implement robust backup strategies, automated failover mechanisms, and geo-replication
  • Automate routine operational workflows, provisioning, and patching using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Partner with application developers to review caching strategies, data models, and query optimization
  • Implement and monitor robust security controls, including TLS encryption and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Conduct root cause analysis for production incidents and manage 24x7 escalation support
  • Maintain multiple development, QA, and production NoSQL environments, y, ultra-low latency, high availability, and security of mission-critical Redis clusters. You will work closely with software engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to build robust caching patterns, real-time messaging pipelines, and distributed data solutions.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience managing and administering open-source Redis or Redis Enterprise in large-scale production environments
  • Deep understanding of Redis internal mechanics (memory management, eviction policies, persistence models)
  • Proven experience with Redis Cluster, Sentinel, and Replication
  • Experience with other NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, SingleStore, or CockroachDB
  • Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting
  • Experience running stateful workloads on Kubernetes (Helm, StatefulSets) and container platforms
  • Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Redis Insight
  • Proficiency in Python, Shell, or Ansible scripting
  • Experience with DevOps practices
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite, * 4 years of hands-on experience managing and administering open-source Redis or Redis Enterprise in large-scale production environments
  • Deep understanding of Redis internal mechanics (memory management, eviction policies, persistence models)
  • Proven experience with Redis Cluster, Sentinel, and Replication
  • Experience with other NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, SingleStore, or CockroachDB
  • Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting
  • Experience running stateful workloads on Kubernetes (Helm, StatefulSets) and container platforms
  • Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Redis Insight
  • Proficiency in Python, Shell, or Ansible scripting
  • Experience with DevOps practices
  • Ability to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite

About the company

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Redis Database Administrator - Hybrid for a 12 month contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Chandler, AZ., Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Redis Database Administrator - Hybrid for a 12+ month contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Chandler, AZ., Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident), For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website., Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

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