MySQL Database Administrator

23 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Crew Kraftorz Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Job Description: MySQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and support our database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability of MySQL databases in production and development environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in database administration, query optimization, backup/recovery, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

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.
  • 7+ 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.
  • 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.

Work Environment

  • Full-time role at Chennai at our Adyar/Gopalpuram Centers
  • Requires after-hours availability for upgrades, maintenance, and critical issues.

Interested candidates can email their updated resume to

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