Database Administrator
At ZeroNorth, we are at the forefront of transforming the shipping industry through digital innovation. Our solutions go beyond optimizing business operations; they are designed to lead the industry in sustainability by significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Our core mission of making global trade greener drives everything we do. Your contributions will play a crucial role in reducing emissions, aligning commercial success with sustainability, and delivering benefits for both profitability and the environment.
ZeroNorth is powered by a diverse team of 550+ professionals with more than 38 nationalities, operating out of global hubs including Copenhagen (our headquarters), Athens, Chennai, Mumbai, New York, Oslo, San Diego, Singapore, Sofia, and Tokyo. We are leading the industry's green transition, enabling our partners to leverage data for actionable decarbonization efforts.
What does it mean to be a Database Adminstrator at ZeroNorth?
We are looking for an experienced and proficient Database Administrator with expertise in Cassandra, Data Stax Astra, Snowflake, and other database technologies, along with strong skills in Python for automation and scripting. The ideal candidate will also have significant experience working with cloud-based databases.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimizing the performance of our database systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and consistency. Additionally, the DBA will contribute to database architecture design, implement data migrations, and develop backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain Cassandra, DataStax Astra, Snowflake, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Optimize performance with partitioning, indexing, and caching. Resolve performance issues.
- Implement and test backup and disaster recovery strategies.
- Ensure data security with access controls and encryption, complying with regulations.
- Collaborate on scalable database solutions and manage data migrations.
- Automate maintenance tasks and develop scripts for monitoring and backups.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot database issues.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-5 years DBA experience with Cassandra, DataStax Astra, and NoSQL databases.
- Strong knowledge of performance tuning, backup, recovery, and cloud databases.
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation.
Soft Skills: Problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities.
About ZeroNorth
Making global trade green is what we work towards every day
In the complex and dynamic world of global trade, shaped by regulations, geopolitical shifts, and environmental concerns, we aim to deliver value and positive impact, steering the maritime industry towards zero emissions.
Data serves as our compass, guiding us from information to destination
The truth changes constantly, just like the world around us. We turn to data for truth.
By harnessing the powerful combination of technology, expertise, and trusted data at scale, our platform serves as the single source of truth. Utilising billions of data points, we ensure seamless information flow from ship to shore and throughout the entire value chain.
We are here for every step of our customers’ journey
We partner with our customers and support them at every stage towards sustainable and digital excellence. Our teams are truth seekers, dedicated to solving complex problems, while aligning commercial success with sustainability. We believe true success empowers our customers’ teams to make decisions that benefit both profit and planet.
Together, we can make global trade green.
- Team
- SmartShip
- Locations
- Chennai
- Employment type
- Full-time
Chennai
Our Workspace & Culture
As ZeroNorth continues to grow, our leadership in shipping digitalization only strengthens.
We firmly believe that unity drives progress. With a team composed of the industry’s most inventive minds, tech enthusiasts, and visionary thinkers, we foster a culture where collaboration is paramount, deeply rooted in the core of our mission.
Located in the vibrant heart of Copenhagen, our state-of-the-art headquarters is more than just a workspace; it's a symbol of our commitment to teamwork, valuing insights over hierarchy, and embracing adaptability.
As we navigate our growth and respond to the evolving needs of our team, we fully support a dynamic work environment, offering both in-house and remote work options.
About ZeroNorth
At ZeroNorth, we're on a mission to make global trade greener every day. In a world where regulations, geopolitical shifts, and environmental concerns shape the maritime industry, we aim to create positive impact and drive towards zero emissions.
Data-Driven Impact
Data is our compass. In a constantly changing world, we rely on data for truth. By combining innovative technology, expertise, and massive data sets, our platform ensures seamless information flow from ship to shore, serving as a single source of truth throughout the value chain.
Partnering for Success
We’re with our customers every step of the way, supporting their journey towards sustainable and digital excellence. Our team is dedicated to solving complex problems and aligning commercial success with sustainability. True success means empowering our customers to make decisions that benefit both profit and the planet.
Together, we can make global trade green.
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