Senior Database Administrator - MySQL

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the online gaming industry is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) specializing in MySQL. This flexible role involves designing and managing databases, collaborating with development teams, and implementing performance optimization strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with MySQL and a passion for technology, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

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

Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit

Qualifications

• Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity.
• Experience with other database systems like PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL.
• Understanding of SQL Server, preferably ported to MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, manage and maintain MySQL databases.
• Implement and oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and optimise database schemas.

Skills

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MS SQL

Python

Bash

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.

The team is around 40 heads across IT and operate a flat structure. They tend to go into the office once a month/quarter.

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.

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