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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled and experienced MySQL Database Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our MySQL databases. You will be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. Your role will include ensuring that data remains consistent across the database, data is clearly defined, users access data concurrently in a form that suits their needs, and there is provision for data security and recovery control.
As a MySQL Database Administrator, you will work closely with our software developers, system administrators, and IT management to ensure database reliability, availability, and performance. You will be expected to proactively monitor database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime. You will also be responsible for database backup and recovery, database tuning, and optimization, as well as implementing database security measures.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices. You should have hands-on experience with MySQL database administration, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations. You will also be expected to have experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
In addition, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary. You will also be expected to provide technical support and guidance to users and developers, ensuring that database systems meet business requirements.
We expect you to stay current with emerging database technologies and trends, and to recommend improvements to our database systems. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreements, including number of installations, and taking care of licensing renewals.
The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical users.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are passionate about database administration and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Monitor database performance and optimize queries for efficiency.
- Ensure database security, integrity, and availability.
- Perform regular database backups and recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly.
- Collaborate with developers to design and implement database structures.
- Maintain documentation of database configurations and procedures.
- Plan and execute database migrations and upgrades.
Requirements
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- Proven experience as a MySQL Database Administrator or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL database management, optimization, and security.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Proficiency in SQL query optimization and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with MySQL database administration?
- How do you approach database performance tuning and optimization?
- What strategies do you use to ensure database security and integrity?
- Can you explain your experience with database backup and recovery procedures?
- Describe a challenging database issue you encountered and how you resolved it.
