Senior DBA - MySQL/MariaDB on AWS with CI/CD

Lorien; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support a major public sector client. The role involves designing and evolving database schemas, monitoring and resolving performance issues, and managing database security and availability. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience with MySQL or MariaDB, along with strong knowledge of AWS data services and database performance management. This position offers the opportunity to work within an engineering-led environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with MySQL or MariaDB, specifically InnoDB.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS data services (Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB).
• 5+ years' experience in database performance management and tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve database schemas in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Monitor, diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
• Manage database availability, security, backup, and recovery.

Skills

MySQL or MariaDB

AWS data services

Database performance management

Schema design

Stored Procedures and Functions

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support a major public sector client. The role involves designing and evolving database schemas, monitoring and resolving performance issues, and managing database security and availability. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience with MySQL or MariaDB, along with strong knowledge of AWS data services and database performance management. This position offers the opportunity to work within an engineering-led environment.