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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled MySQL Database Administrator to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical MySQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications. This is a 'hands-on' position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and sustainment of the MySQL Server Warehouse, ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and performing data modeling in support of multiple development teams. Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Manage MySQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
- Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations.
- Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
- Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
- Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
- Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
- Protect and secure company data.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- 5+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required.
- Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
- Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MySQL Server.
- Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory and proper disk configurations.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Flexible, team player, 'get-it-done' personality.
- Ability to organize and plan work independently.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
- MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with MySQL Server Administration?
- Can you describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem related to MySQL Server?
- How do you ensure the security of the database?
- What methods do you use for performance tuning?
- Can you explain your experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery options?