Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA)- Full/Part Time(WFH)

Role Overview:

Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable

   MySQL

   database systems with

   minimal to zero downtime

   .
2. Install, configure, upgrade, and tune

   MySQL

   servers in

   both Windows Server and Linux environments

   .
3. Implement and manage

   replication, clustering, and failover strategies

   (e.g., Group Replication, InnoDB Cluster, Galera).
4. Plan and execute

   backup and disaster recovery (DR)

   procedures with regular testing and validation.
5. Monitor and optimize

   database and server performance

   using tools and techniques like slow query logs, EXPLAIN plans, and proper indexing.
6. Automate routine administrative tasks and integrate with

   CI/CD pipelines

   using

   Shell or PowerShell scripting

   .
7. Enforce robust

   data security

   , encryption, and access controls in accordance with organizational policies.
8. Conduct regular audits to proactively identify

   performance issues

   , storage bottlenecks, and potential risks.
9. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support application performance and data integration needs.
10. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures.
11. Stay current with evolving

    MySQL features, tools, best practices

    , and server technologies on both Windows and Linux.

cloud-based MySQL deployments

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5+ years

  of experience administering

  MySQL

  in

  production environments on both Windows Server and Linux

  .
• Deep understanding of

  MySQL architecture

  ,

  storage engines

  (InnoDB, MyISAM), and

  replication/topology strategies

  .
• Proven experience with

  backup & restore tools

  (mysqldump, mysqlpump, Percona XtraBackup) and

  disaster recovery planning

  .
• Strong command-line skills and scripting experience in

  Shell or PowerShell

  .
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g.,

  Percona PMM, Zabbix, Nagios

  , or custom dashboards).
• Exposure to

  cloud platforms

  and hybrid database deployments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Ability to mentor junior DBAs and collaborate across technical teams.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead mission-critical database initiatives.
• Flexible work hours and a supportive remote culture.
• Professional development support: certifications, conferences, and courses.
• Work with the latest technologies in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.