Senior MySQL DBA

GeoPITS; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoPITS in India is seeking a skilled MySQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize production and non-production databases. You will monitor performance, implement backups, and participate in DR planning.

The role requires hands-on experience with AWS RDS and Azure Database for MySQL, scripting in SQL, Linux, automation, and a proactive approach to resolving complex issues with minimal downtime. Join a collaborative team that partners with developers to tune queries, design robust

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with MySQL performance tuning and query optimization.
• Extensive backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability implementations.
• Experience with cloud-based MySQL services (AWS RDS, Azure MySQL).
• Proficiency in SQL scripting and Linux administration.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and communication skills.
• MySQL or cloud database certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain MySQL databases in production and non-production environments.
• Perform backup, recovery, replication, high availability, and performance tuning activities.
• Implement and automate regular DBA tasks using SQL scripts or automation tools.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database issues efficiently with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with development teams for query optimization and database design improvements.
• Support and manage cloud-based MySQL database solutions including AWS RDS and Azure Database for MySQL.

Skills

MySQL internals

Performance tuning

Query optimization

Backup & recovery

Replication & clustering

High availability

SQL scripting

Linux

Automation

Communication

Tools

AWS RDS MySQL

Azure Database for MySQL

Job description

• Manage, monitor, and maintain MySQL databases in production and non-production environments.


• Perform backup, recovery, replication, high availability, and performance tuning activities.


• Implement and automate regular DBA tasks using SQL scripts or automation tools.


• Diagnose and resolve complex database issues efficiently with minimal downtime.


• Collaborate with development teams for query optimization and database design improvements.


• Support and manage cloud-based MySQL database solutions including AWS RDS and Azure Database for MySQL.

Desired Skills

• In-depth knowledge of MySQL internals, performance tuning, and query optimization.


• Strong experience with backup & recovery strategies, replication, clustering, and high availability solutions.


• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS MySQL or Azure Database for MySQL.


• Proficiency in SQL scripting, Linux, and automation.


• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• MySQL or cloud database certifications are preferred.