Database Engineer

Mydbops LLP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Office (Bangalore)

5-day work week

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Mydbops LLP is a leading database services partner for fast-growing teams. You will manage critical MySQL-based environments, optimize queries, and engage with customers to ensure high availability and performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, collaboration with DB teams, and producing precise documentation to support ongoing operations. The position requires strong SQL, Linux, and MySQL backup tool expertise, plus experience with monitoring tools like PMM, Prometheus, and

Qualifications

• Strong SQL language skills.
• Proficient in Linux commands for day-to-day operations.
• Deep expertise in MySQL backup tools (mydumper/myloader, mariabackup).
• Experience with performance and query optimization, index tuning.
• Knowledge of MySQL architecture, storage engines (InnoDB, MyISAM), replication (Binlog/GTID).
• Familiarity with AWS basic operations and log collection.
• Proficient in monitoring with PMM, Prometheus, Grafana.

Responsibilities

• Handle alerts in MDS MySQL and ensure availability/performance.
• Optimize complex SQL queries and perform on-demand optimization.
• Conduct monthly query optimization for assigned customer list.
• Engage in client calls for performance issues and escalations.
• Mentor ADBEs and coordinate with DBEs/DBREs for escalations.
• Prepare and maintain technical/process documentation.
• Manage client operations docs to streamline repeated tasks.

Skills

SQL

Linux commands

Query optimization

Index tuning

MySQL architecture

Replication (Binlog/GTID)

Backup tools

AWS basics

Monitoring tools

English communication

Tools

PMM (Percona Monitoring and Management)

Prometheus

Grafana

mydumper

myloader

mariabackup

Job description

Mydbops helps fast-growing teams and unicorns run mission-critical databases with speed, scale, and reliability. Trusted by 800+ clients, including 30+ unicorns, we optimize and manage systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, TiDB, and Cassandra, powering 10B+ transactions daily across industries such such as fintech, SaaS, healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce.

With 10 years of deep expertise, we build automation tools, lead complex migrations, and solve high-impact performance and database challenges. We are ISO and PCI-DSS certified, combining engineering excellence with enterprise-grade security and compliance.

Role Overview:

You will work in a fast-paced environment where we are responsible for the most critical systems. Our external teams ( Customers ) count on us to keep their MySQL database running and we are vital to the success of their business. You will troubleshoot and resolve customer issues related to the DB system's availability and performance. You will develop relationships with customers, comprehend and fulfil their needs, and maintain their satisfaction through regular communication and engagement with their environments.

Responsibility :

The major focus is on handling all the alerts in MDS MySQL.

Optimising the complex SQL Queries.

On-Demand Query Optimization.

Monthly Query optimization assigned ( based on customer list ).

Get into Client calls on Performance issues and other tasks.

Reaching the DBE-2 and DBRE's for escalations.

Assisting and mentoring the ADBEs.

Efficient troubleshooting using MySQL MDS Internal tools

Writing the technical and process documents.

Managing the client-based operations documents to ease scheduled & repeated tasks for the database engineering team.

Skills Required :

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Good in SQL language.

Linux commands for day-to-day operations.

Kernel tuning and Linux performance tools

Expertise in MySQL backup tools

mydumper/myloader

mariabackup

Knowledge on AWS basic operations

log collections

S3 Push

AWS Workspace

Deep Skills in query optimization, index tuning and implementing the database features for SQL optimisation.

Polite, friendly and professional; this position requires significant customer interaction and teamwork.

Process-oriented and teamwork play a pivotal role.

Excellent and strong written and spoken English Communication Skills.

Strong work ethic and accepts feedback from others.

Strong understanding of MySQL architecture, storage engines (InnoDB, MyISAM), and replication (Binlog Based And GTID).

Good understanding of database security practices (users, roles, encryption, authentication mechanisms).

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Experience with monitoring tools such as PMM (Percona Monitoring and Management), Prometheus, Grafana

Good to Have (Optional but Preferred):

Experience with AWS RDS/Aurora MySQL.

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.

Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career.

A collaborative work environment with a supportive team.

Job Type: Full-time opportunity

Work Days - 5 days

Work time: General Shift

Mode of Employment - Work From Office (Bangalore)