Senior Database Administrator

Role Overview

Design, implement, manage, and support production and development databases. Ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance. Work with developers to define and evolve data models, support application development, and data analytics.

What You Will Do

Perform security and maintenance releases, administer databases, and work with developers during software deployments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Self-motivated, hands-on experience with MySQL, on-call troubleshooting, database upgrades, and migrations. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years as MySQL production DBA
• Experience with 24x7 support and troubleshooting production related database issues
• 2+ years of experience running systems in the cloud (AWS)
• 2+ years of experience managing databases in virtual and cloud environments
• Experience with cloud based services related to database administration
• Experience with designing and implementing high-availability database features
• Experience implementing database schema changes in a live production environment
• Experience defining and implementing database management tools
• Experience with cloud-specific technologies
• Experience in working on version controller tools
• Experience with managing the full life-cycle of database schema design and implementation
• Experience with establishing and implementing database security and backup retention policies
• Experience with scaling up and out databases
• Experience managing non-relational database servers

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Fluid career paths
• Internal mobility
• Purpose, well-being, and work-life balance
• Welcoming and inclusive environment
• Volunteering opportunities