Exciting Opportunity for MySQL Database Administrators
We are currently looking for a dedicated Senior Database Engineer to join our team. This role involves providing essential operational support for our database systems, designing and building robust database solutions utilizing automation, and contributing to both data center and cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, providing timely incident and outage responses, including changes outside regular business hours.
- Investigate and troubleshoot database and system issues to resolve problems and identify root causes.
- Handle support requests within service level agreements (SLAs) while adhering to procedural guidelines.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure prompt resolution of issues when necessary.
- Document incident resolution steps and fulfill catalog requests within ServiceNow tickets.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and knowledgebase articles.
- Address recurring alert trends to enhance stability and performance.
- Recommend improvements for defects and infrastructure to boost stability and automation.
- Lead and contribute to projects involving cloud migration, lifecycle management, application modernization, and more.
- Engage in continuous learning and skills development through periodic training sessions.
Required Skills And Experience
- Over 10 years of experience as a MySQL Database Administrator.
- Expertise in MySQL replication, SQL coding, and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in shell scripting and automation.
- Experience with MySQL Enterprise Manager.
- Knowledge of AWS/Cloud Services (EC2, RDS, Aurora) and cloud deployment tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform).
- Hands-on experience with MySQL RDBMS installation, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting in dynamic environments.
- Strong problem-solving and performance tuning skills.
- Familiarity with MySQL storage engines such as InnoDB and MyISAM.
- Ability to manage database procedures including upgrades, backups, and migrations.
- Experience with ticketing and monitoring tools like ServiceNow, Zenoss, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AppDynamics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to work and minimal supervision.
- Understanding of data quality, management, and testing strategies.
Desired Skills
- Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across various technology tiers (application, network, database, server, storage).
- Experience with automation to reduce manual administrative tasks.
- Familiarity with other databases such as DB2 UDB, Oracle, Postgres, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and Cassandra.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as SCCM, Puppet, or Ansible.
- Development or enhancement of training and upskilling programs.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
If you are seeking to make a significant impact within a dynamic team and advance your career in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Contractor