Senior Software Engineer II - DBA

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Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain MySQL database environments across on-prem and cloud platforms (Azure).
• Conduct migration efforts from on-prem MySQL to both Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server and Ubuntu Server VMs (IaaS), ensuring zero downtime and optimal performance.
• Support and actively participate in an upcoming migration of Database VMs from MYSQL version 8.0 previous LTS to current LTS version 8.4.
• Architect and implement HA/DR strategies, including replication, clustering, and backup/recovery solutions using tools like Percona XtraBackup and Azure Disk Snapshot based backups.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and other DevOps tools such as N8N.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and cost using modern observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, DataDog, ELK, Splunk).
• Ensure database security through access controls, encryption, and compliance best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development and production environments.
• Provide on-call support for critical database issues and participate in incident response and root cause analysis. 24x7 availability for on-call rotation is expected
• Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for database operations and architecture.

Requirement:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience as a MySQL DBA in Linux/Unix environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of MySQL 5.6, 5.7, 8.0 and 8.4, including replication, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security administration.
• Proven experience with Azure Cloud, especially Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server, and general IaaS/PaaS database deployments.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, Golang, or similar.
• Experience with DevOps tools: Terraform, Ansible, Chef, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and disk system performance tuning.
• Knowledge of other databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB/CosmosDB) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification:

• MySQL Certification (Oracle or Percona).
• Experience with cloud-native database monitoring and alerting.
• Familiarity with multi-region replication strategies and enterprise-grade database architectures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a best-in-class database team with a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and help shape the future of database infrastructure.
• Enjoy a flexible, empowering environment where your ideas and expertise make a real impact.