MySQL Database Administrator

2 weeks ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Headsbase Select Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Database Administration

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and patch MySQL database servers.
  • Manage schemas, tables, indexes, partitions, and storage engines.
  • Create and maintain stored procedures, triggers, and functions.

Performance Optimization

  • Monitor database performance using Performance Schema, MySQL Enterprise Monitor, Percona PMM, or similar tools.
  • Optimize queries, execution plans, and indexing strategies.
  • Troubleshoot slow queries, locks, and performance bottlenecks.

Backup, Recovery & Security

  • Develop and maintain backup/recovery procedures using mysqldump, Percona XtraBackup, or other tools.
  • Implement and test disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) solutions.
  • Manage user accounts, roles, and privileges.
  • Ensure compliance with data security and privacy standards.

High Availability & Replication

  • Configure and maintain MySQL Replication, MySQL Cluster, and/or Percona XtraDB Cluster.
  • Implement failover, load balancing, and sharding strategies.
  • Monitor replication lag and consistency across environments.

Collaboration & Support

  • Work closely with application developers on schema design and SQL query optimization.
  • Support ETL processes, data migrations, and integration with third-party applications.
  • Provide production support and on-call availability for critical incidents.
  • Document database processes, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience as a MySQL DBA.
  • Strong skills in SQL, query optimization, indexing, and stored procedures.
  • Experience with replication, clustering, and HA/DR solutions.
  • Knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration as it relates to MySQL.
  • Proficiency with backup/recovery strategies and tools (mysqldump, XtraBackup, etc.).
  • Familiarity with cloud databases (AWS RDS/Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, Azure Database for MySQL).

Preferred Skills & Certifications

  • MySQL Database Administrator Certification (Oracle MySQL).
  • Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible).
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for database deployment.

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