Senior MariaDB/MySQL Database Engineer – HA & Performance

PERSOL; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is seeking an experienced MariaDB/MySQL Database Administrator to develop and maintain databases in a production environment. You will ensure performance, security, and availability while implementing replication, backups, and high-availability strategies.

The role requires deep knowledge of InnoDB/MyISAM, MAXScale HA, and strong Linux fundamentals. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of MariaDB/MySQL DBA experience.
• Strong proficiency in MariaDB/MySQL management.
• Experience with InnoDB and MyISAM storage engines.
• Familiar with PostgreSQL/EDB/MS SQL as an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with MariaDB MaxScale HA.
• Basic Linux (RedHat) knowledge and commands.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Highly coachable with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage MariaDB development and maintenance.
• Provision and manage MariaDB/MySQL database instances.
• Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
• Set up replication (Master-Slave, Multi-Master), backups, PITR, HA configurations, and DR plan.
• Maintain production, UAT and dev databases without outages.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and SQL statements.
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts for maintenance and automation.
• Provide architecture/design recommendations for optimal MySQL/MariaDB performance.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

MariaDB/MySQL

8+ years experience

InnoDB / MyISAM

Best practices

PostgreSQL / MS SQL

MariaDB MaxScale HA

Linux basics

Coachable

Communication

Tools

MariaDB MaxScale HA

Red Hat Linux

Job description

PERSOL Singapore is seeking an experienced MariaDB/MySQL Database Administrator to develop and maintain databases in a production environment. You will ensure performance, security, and availability while implementing replication, backups, and high-availability strategies.

The role requires deep knowledge of InnoDB/MyISAM, MAXScale HA, and strong Linux fundamentals. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a willingness to learn are essential for success.