MySQL specialist L2–L5

NTT Limited; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the Netherlands seeks a MySQL engineer, specialist or architect to support enterprise MySQL environments across on-prem, hosted and cloud platforms. The role ensures database availability, performance, security and recoverability.

You will monitor databases, perform installations, patching and upgrades, and develop automation to optimize operations while contributing to resilience and disaster-recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise MySQL environments and multi-platform deployments.
• Ability to optimize queries and tune performance at scale.
• Fluency with backups, recovery, and security controls in Linux.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MySQL databases, replication, and capacity to ensure availability.
• Perform installations, configuration, patching and upgrades.
• Develop scripts and automation for operational efficiency.
• Support migrations between platforms and hosting models.
• Lead resilience testing and participate in disaster recovery planning.

Skills

MySQL administration

Replication & HA

Query optimization

Linux experience

Scripting/automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society.
Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The MySQL engineer, specialist or architect supports enterprise MySQL database environments across on-premises, hosted and cloud platforms.
The role ensures database availability, performance, security and recoverability.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor MySQL databases, replication, jobs, storage and capacity.
• Resolve database incidents and service requests.
• Perform installation, configuration, patching and version upgrades.
• Administer backup, restore and recovery processes.
• Configure and support replication, clustering and high availability.
• Analyse and optimise queries and database performance.
• Maintain user access, permissions, encryption and auditing controls.
• Support migrations between platforms or hosting models.
• Develop scripts and automation for operational database management.
• Participate in resilience and disaster-recovery testing.
• At senior levels, lead complex performance, corruption and recovery investigations.
• At L5, define architecture patterns, standards and lifecycle roadmaps.

Technical knowledge

• MySQL administration.
• Replication and high availability.
• Backup and recovery.
• Query optimization.
• Database security.
• Linux operating environments.
• Cloud-hosted MySQL services.
• Scripting and operational automation.

Relevant certifications

• Oracle MySQL certification.
• Relevant Linux certification.
• Relevant AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud certification.

Workplace type

About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.