MySQL Database Administrator

• Safely execute database changes—including data updates, index tuning, parameter adjustments, schema migrations—while following established procedures and receiving support from senior team members
• Assist in optimizing database performance, stability, and cost efficiency, including collaboration with upstream/downstream application teams
• Support database architecture improvements such as topology updates, feature adoption, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and version upgrades
• Help implement data governance and security measures and contribute to process improvements
• Assist in designing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems to support daily operations and project needs
• Contribute to building automation tools and services that improve operational efficiency and reliability
• Participates in on-call rotation under guidance to ensure database service meets SLA/SLO standards
• Communicates and understands impact of database changes to affected parties and makes recommendations, as appropriate
• Maintains hardware platforms to perform at optimum response, capacity planning and implementation of new databases due to conversions
• Consults with Project Managers to design appropriate solutions
• Assists the development teams with application schema designs and applies best practices
• Commissions and installs new applications
• Assists with leading a task force to develop and implement a database that addresses business needs
• Advises on new database technologies, trends and features
• Develops, revises and implements policies, standards, procedures and guidelines necessary to effectively administer the database environment
• Develops, manages and tests backup and recovery plans
• Designs/tunes, maintains and supports database systems for highly available, high-volume internet applications
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database management, including installation, monitoring, backup/recovery, and basic performance tuning
• Experience with MySQL or RDS/Aurora
• Open-minded and eager to learn new database technologies as needed by the business
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and basic troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• able to follow guidance and steadily grow into more independent responsibilities
• Candidates with strong learning ability and motivation will be given special consideration—we value growth potential as much as experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years

Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, OCI) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) is a plus

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 6% of your pay
• Paid time off including eight observed company holidays and flex time
• Exclusive perks + discounts, including tuition assistance, commuter benefits and more