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SoftClouds LLC is seeking a highly experienced MySQL Database Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale, mission-critical database systems. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience in real-time production environments, including database clustering, performance optimization, and end-to-end data migration from on-premises to cloud platforms. This role requires both technical depth and strategic vision to ensure scalability, resilience, and business continuity of enterprise data systems.
Job Responsibility:
Architect and deploy robust, high-availability MySQL database environments for enterprise applications
Lead cloud migration initiatives (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) involving data transfer, schema redesign, and performance validation
Design and implement clustering, replication, and sharding strategies to ensure data availability and fault tolerance
Develop and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies leveraging best-in-class tools and methodologies
Perform query optimization, data modeling, and schema design for high-performance workloads
Define and enforce database security, compliance, and access management standards
Automate database operations using tools like Ansible, Terraform, Percona, or equivalent
Partner with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Infrastructure, Application Development) to align database strategies with organizational goals
Provide thought leadership and mentorship to database engineers and developers
Requirements:
10+ years of professional experience managing large-scale MySQL production systems
Proven success in on-premises to cloud migration projects with minimal downtime and zero data loss
Strong expertise in MySQL internals, InnoDB, replication, and clustering technologies (Group Replication, Galera)
Advanced proficiency in query tuning, index optimization, and schema refactoring
Hands-on experience with automation, monitoring, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
Skilled in scripting (Python, Shell) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)
Deep understanding of high-availability architecture, load balancing, and distributed database systems
Experience with database security, encryption at rest and in transit, and compliance standards (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2)
Strong knowledge of backup and recovery solutions (mysqldump, Percona XtraBackup, mysqld_safe)
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in mission-critical environments
Strong communication and documentation skills for knowledge transfer and strategic planning
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Nice to have:
Experience with containerization and Kubernetes for database deployment
Knowledge of advanced monitoring and alerting frameworks beyond standard tools
Experience with database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platforms (Amazon RDS, Azure Database, Google Cloud SQL)
Familiarity with NoSQL databases and polyglot persistence architectures
Active participation in the MySQL community or open-source database projects