MYSQL DBA Developer

We are looking for an adept MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) + Developer with 23 years of

experience, including hands-on work with clustering technologies. The role demands proficiency in both database administration and development, with a strong focus on high availability, replication,

and system reliability. The engineer will provide essential business support, including off-hours and

247 on-call coverage as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade MySQL databases across development, testing, and

production environments.

• Set up and maintain clustering configurations (including master-slave and multi-node

master-master set-ups) to deliver high availability and redundancy.

• Configure and manage read/write replicas supporting scalable, reliable application

workloads.

• Monitor and manage MySQL cluster nodes, ensuring healthy state, prompt failover, and

consistent data replication across all participating nodes.

• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patching in clustered environments,

with minimal impact to business operations.

• Analyze and optimize database performance, including tuning node communication,

replication lag, query speed, and overall cluster reliability.

• Develop and maintain MySQL database objects: tables, views, stored procedures, triggers,

and functions.

• Implement and manage backup/recovery strategies, routinely test recovery using all cluster

nodes.

• Automate administration tasks through scripts and available tooling, especially for routine

checks across cluster nodes.

• Support application developers in writing complex queries, optimizing SQL code, and

troubleshooting database issues within clustered and non-clustered environments.

• Enforce security best practices including management of user accounts, roles, and privileges

within distributed setups.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation on all configurations, cluster setups, node roles,

and operating procedures.

• Participate in 247 business-support rotations as required, providing timely incident

response and resolution for critical and routine database issues.

• Perform planned and scheduled maintenance activities during weekends or night hours to

minimize business disruption.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2–3 years as MySQL DBA/Developer, including support for clustering and

replication.

• Technical Skills:
• Deep knowledge of MySQL cluster architectures, master-slave, master-master, and

multi-node configurations.

• Experience administering and troubleshooting read and write replicas.
• Proficient in SQL development: stored procedures, triggers, functions.
• Expertise with performance monitoring, query optimization, and tuning in clustered

setups.

• Skills in Linux/Unix administration and scripting for cluster automation.
• Familiar with backup/recovery methods for distributed environments (mysqldump,

Percona XtraBackup, etc.).

• Understanding of database security and user management in clusters.
• Experience with cloud platform MySQL services (AWS RDS, Azure Database for

MySQL, etc.) is a plus.

• Basic familiarity with version control and CI/CD tooling.

Desired Attributes

• Analytical and troubleshooting ability in distributed and replicated environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for collaboration across technical teams.
• Flexibility to work out-of-hours and respond quickly to database incidents.
• Proactive approach to learning new clustering, automation, and cloud technologies.
• Commitment to best practices and continuous improvement in high-availability database

infrastructures.

Additional Information

• Role requires participation in an on-call rotation with 247 coverage as dictated by business

need.

• Planned maintenance activities may occur during nights or weekends to ensure system

uptime and reliability.

• Chance to influence high-availability architecture and automation strategies within a fast