Database Administrator

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Job Title: Database Administrator

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Database Administrator

The Database Administrator role is to manage and optimize the daily operations, performance, and security of our databases. The role involves hands-on administration, automation, and close collaboration with our Data Architect, Platform Engineers, and Developers. You’ll ensure data availability and integrity across both cloud and on-prem environments while supporting development teams and mentoring within the Platform team.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Operations & Ownership - manage and optimize MySQL 8.x (Percona) and other databases, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance through regular monitoring, maintenance, and health checks
• Monitoring & Performance Tuning - optimize database performance by analyzing queries, tuning indexes, and ensuring system health and uptime. Troubleshoot issues like locking, replication lag, and failed jobs to ensure stable operations.
• Automation & Tooling - automate routine DBA tasks, support database-related CI/CD processes, and manage schema migrations and data transformation scripts
• Security & Compliance - manage database access, encryption, and compliance, while supporting security teams with audits, controls, and risk mitigation.
• Support & Collaboration - act as the primary point of contact for database issues and collaborate with engineering teams to align support with data strategy.
• Continuous Improvement - continuously seek improvements in database operations, stay updated on industry trends, and contribute to proof-of-concepts for new tools and migration strategies.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in database administration roles
• Proficient with MySQL ver.8 (Percona), including replication, performance tuning, and backup/restore procedures
• Experience with monitoring tools and automation such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or Bash or Gitlab
• Strong understanding of data integrity, security, and compliance practices
• Skilled in managing hybrid environments both on-prem and in the cloud
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and escalate when necessary, demonstrating initiative and ownership
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams