MySQL DBA Lead

The Value Maximizer; Haryana; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking an experienced MySQL DBA Lead to oversee cloud-based database management on platforms like AWS and Azure. The role involves leading database design, performance tuning, security management, and mentoring junior DBAs. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in MySQL and cloud technologies, with experience in database automation. This is a full-time position based in Haryana, India.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a MySQL DBA, focusing on AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with high availability solutions and backup strategies.
• Expertise in scripting languages for database automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of MySQL databases on AWS and Azure.
• Manage cloud-native MySQL services and oversee database security.
• Monitor MySQL performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability.

Skills

MySQL performance tuning

AWS RDS

Azure Database for MySQL

Python

Automated backups

Cloud security management

Tools

CloudWatch

Nagios

Job description

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Job Description: MySQL DBA Lead (AWS/Azure Native MySQL)Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced MySQL DBA Lead with expertise in cloud-based database management (AWS, Azure) to lead and optimize our MySQL database environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MySQL performance tuning, high availability setups, backup and recovery strategies, and managing MySQL in cloud-native platforms like AWS RDS, Aurora, or Azure Database for MySQL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of MySQL databases on AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Manage cloud-native MySQL services such as AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure Database for MySQL
• Oversee database security, including user management, encryption, and backup strategies
• Develop and implement performance tuning strategies, including query optimization, indexing, and hardware scaling
• Design and manage high availability and disaster recovery strategies using replication, clustering, and automated backups
• Automate routine DBA tasks using tools like Ansible, Python, or Shell scripting
• Monitor MySQL database performance using cloud-native monitoring tools and third-party solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime
• Lead and mentor a team of junior DBAs, ensuring effective collaboration with development and operations teams
• Manage database migrations, upgrades, and capacity planning for future growth
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a MySQL DBA, with a focus on cloud platforms like AWS (RDS, Aurora) and Azure (Azure Database for MySQL)
• Strong expertise in MySQL performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
• Hands-on experience with high availability solutions (replication, clustering) and backup/recovery strategies
• Expertise in cloud-native database management and deployment in AWS and Azure environments
• Proficient in database automation using scripting languages (Python, Bash, Ansible)
• Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Percona Monitoring, Nagios)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex database issues quickly
• Experience with security management, including access control, encryption, and auditing
• Familiarity with database migrations and upgrades in cloud environments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MySQL certifications or cloud certifications (AWS Certified Database - Specialty, Azure Database certifications)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) for MySQL provisioning
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD processes in a database environment
• Experience in managing MySQL in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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