About This Role
This database administrator role involves configuring, monitoring, and maintaining MySQL databases, with a strong focus on performance tuning and architecture. The position suits an experienced professional capable of diagnosing complex issues and implementing robust solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain MySQL databases, with a strong understanding of MySQL internals and the InnoDB storage engine
- Perform query optimization, execution plan analysis, indexing, and database performance tuning
- Manage NoSQL databases such as MongoDB (WiredTiger storage engine) or Cassandra
- Diagnose and resolve complex database performance issues, bottlenecks, and production incidents
- Plan and execute database migrations, version upgrades, and large-scale database transformations with minimal downtime
- Design and implement database architecture solutions, including sharding, replication, partitioning, and high availability
- Configure and maintain backup, recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity strategies
- Develop scripts and automation using programming or scripting languages to streamline database administration and operational tasks
- Monitor database health, capacity, availability, and performance to ensure reliability and scalability
- Implement database security, access controls, and best practices for data integrity and operational efficiency
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with MySQL and InnoDB, including database internals and query optimization
- Practical experience with MongoDB (WiredTiger) or Cassandra
- Expertise in database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and complex issue resolution
- Experience with database migrations, version upgrades, and large-scale database environments
- Strong understanding of database architecture, including sharding, replication, partitioning, and HA/DR
- Scripting or automation experience using Python, Bash, or any other programming language
Nice to have:
- Experience managing high-volume, distributed database environments
- Knowledge of database monitoring, alerting, and performance diagnostic tools
- Experience with automated backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
- Familiarity with database security, capacity planning, and infrastructure optimization
Benefits
- Work on innovative, high-impact projects with leading global clients
- Exposure to modern technologies, scalable systems, and cloud-native architectures
- Continuous learning and upskilling opportunities through internal and external programs
