Senior Database Administrator - MySQL

Harvey Nash; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A mature, flexible working environment

Strong Bonus Scheme (20% of 1 month's salary paid out every quarter)

Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL to join a prominent player in the online gaming industry. The role involves designing and maintaining MySQL databases, ensuring optimal performance, and collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate should have substantial MySQL experience and be passionate about technology. This position offers a flexible working environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Design, build, implement, manage and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment.
• Implement and oversee database backup and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate closely with development teams for database optimization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure database performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes.
• Stay updated with the latest MySQL technologies.

Skills

Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity

Experience with other database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL)

Understanding of SQL Server, preferably in the context of having ported to MySQL

Experience with high availability solutions such as clustering, replication, and failover

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation

Job description

This range is provided by Harvey Nash. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Position

Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL

Oxford – Flexible/Remote

Harvey Nash have partnered with a global business well established within the online gaming/gambling industry who have ambitious growth plans heading into 2025. The company have a wide array of clients ranging from independent gaming studios to the world’s largest online casinos delivered into by teams across UK, Canada, South Africa, and China.

The successful DBA will design, build, implement, manage and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment. You will implement and oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies whilst monitoring database performance, identify issues, and implement solutions for optimisation. You will collaborate closely with development teams to design and optimise database schemas, queries, and indexes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to MySQL and database management.

They tend to go into the office once a month.

The ideal skillset of the Senior DBA

• Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity
• Experience with other database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL)
• Understanding of SQL Server, preferably in the context of having ported to MySQL
• Experience with high availability solutions such as clustering, replication, and failover
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation would be a bonus

Benefits provided by the clients

• A mature, flexible working environment
• Strong Bonus Scheme (20% of 1 months salary paid out every quarter)
• Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit.

If you are a MySQL DBA looking for flexible role and passionate about developing high quality software, click APPLY NOW

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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