Database Analyst

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Senior MySQL Database Developer/DBA to manage and optimize high-traffic database systems. This role involves collaborating with global engineering teams to design scalable and robust solutions while advocating for best practices in database architecture. You will be responsible for database performance tuning, migrating SQL Server databases to MySQL, and mentoring junior members. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a MySQL DBA and Developer in high-traffic environments.
• Expertise in database performance tuning and execution plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and tune high-availability MySQL databases.
• Migrate existing SQL Server databases to MySQL.

Skills

MySQL DBA

Database Performance Tuning

SQL Server to MySQL Migration

GIT

Elasticsearch

Data Security

Software Development Best Practices

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools

GIT

Elasticsearch

Rollbar

Job description

Role: Database Analyst
Location: Oxford, UK (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

AppluseIT are recruiting a highly skilled Senior MySQL Database Developer/DBA on behalf of a well-established British Technology specialist based in Oxford. As a DBA, you will be responsible for managing, optimising, and migrating high-traffic database systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance. You will collaborate with global engineering teams to design scalable, robust solutions while advocating for best practices in database architecture and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and tune high-availability MySQL databases.

• Migrate existing SQL Server databases to MySQL.

• Develop and optimise performant SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas.

• Monitor and profile server resources, log files, and binary logs to ensure optimal performance.

• Design and test backup/recovery plans to safeguard critical data.

• Collaborate with international teams to architect scalable, secure database solutions.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technology decisions.

• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and industry trends.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a MySQL DBA and Developer in high-traffic environments.

• Expertise in database performance tuning, execution plans, and indexing.

• Strong background in SQL Server to MySQL migration.

• Proficiency in GIT and source control best practices.

• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Rollbar, or similar analysis tools.

• Deep understanding of database architectures (InnoDB, MyISAM, Heap).

• Knowledge of data security and software development best practices.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a globally distributed team.

Desirable Attributes

• A passion for technology and continuous learning.

• Analytical mindset with a mobile-first development approach.

How to Apply

If you're a proactive MySQL expert ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, then click "Apply" now.