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Senior Open-Source Software Engineer - Apache Cassandra - NetApp
Software Engineer
Senior engineer focused on Apache Cassandra development and scaling, leveraging Java, Linux, Kubernetes and cloud platforms to build reliable, high‑performance distributed data services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain core components of Apache Cassandra, ensuring high availability and performance at scale.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate Cassandra with modern cloud and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows to improve system reliability and velocity.
- Contribute to open‑source community initiatives, reviewing code, writing documentation, and mentoring contributors.
- Identify and implement performance optimizations, scalability improvements, and fault‑tolerance enhancements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Apache Cassandra and Java.
- Strong background in Linux system administration and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
- Proven track record contributing to open‑source projects and working in distributed systems environments.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.
Skills
javalinuxkubernetes