Vector Database Admin

Key Responsibilities :

• Database Administration :
• Manage and maintain Astra DB Serverless (Vector) environments in production.
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability using built-in tools and custom alerts.
• Implement backup, restore, and cloning strategies for disaster recovery and operational continuity.
• Data Operations :
• Support ingestion and indexing of vector data for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
• Optimize storage and query performance using Storage Attached Indexing and vector search capabilities.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and maintain schemas and collections.
• Security & Compliance :
• Ensure database security through role-based access control, encryption, and audit logging.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external data governance policies.
• Automation & Integration :
• Automate operational tasks using Astra APIs and CI / CD pipelines.
• Integrate Astra DB with AI platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Vertex AI) and developer tools (e.g., GitHub, Vercel).
• Support & Troubleshooting :
• Provide production support, including incident response and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with DataStax support and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.

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