Junior Database Administrator-MySQL

ACE Money Transfer; Kharian; On-site; PKR 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

ACE Money Transfer, located in Kharian, Pakistan, is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to enhance the reliability, performance, and security of our database systems. The role involves managing MySQL databases, monitoring performance, implementing backups, and supporting cloud-based database services like AWS RDS.

Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with scripting languages are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in database administration or IT operations.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.
• Hands-on experience in managing database instances.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and configuration of MySQL instances.
• Monitor database performance and conduct tuning.
• Assist with database backups and recovery procedures.

Skills

MySQL administration

Database management

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS RDS

MySQL

NoSQL databases

Job description

About Us

ACE Money Transfer is a UK‑based multinational company headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. We provide secure online remittance services to customers in 29 countries across the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, enabling cross‑border money transfers to 100+ countries worldwide.

Overview

As a Junior Database Administrator, you will support the reliability, performance, and security of our database environments, with a primary focus on MySQL & MSSql. This role is essential for ensuring data availability, integrity, and efficient operations across development, test, and production systems. You will work closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to support database provisioning, monitoring, maintenance, and incident response.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., Oracle MySQL Database Administrator, IBM Certified Database Associate, MySQL Database Administrator).
• At least 1 year of experience in database administration, database support, or a related IT operations role.
• Hands‑on experience with MySQL administration (installation, configuration, user management, backups, and restores).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts (indexing, normalization, transactions, locking).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands‑on experience to manage RDS and SQL/MYSQL Instances.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB) is a plus.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
• Knowledge of networking, security practices, and server administration.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Junior DBA – Key Responsibilities

• MySQL Database Administration and Support.
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and day‑to‑day administration of MySQL instances (self‑managed and managed services such as AWS RDS). Support routine tasks including user and privilege management, schema changes, backups, and recovery procedures.
• Support the setup and maintenance of database environments across Dev, Staging, and Production. Help ensure configuration consistency, version control of database changes, and reliable promotion of schema and data between environments.
• Monitor database health, performance metrics, and resource utilization. Assist in identifying slow queries, reviewing execution plans, and implementing basic tuning recommendations under senior DBA guidance.
• Participate in backup scheduling, validation, and restore testing. Support replication, failover, and basic high‑availability configurations to maintain service continuity.
• Assist with database security practices including access control, encryption, auditing, and compliance with organizational policies. Support patching and version upgrades in coordination with security and infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain basic automation scripts (Python, Bash, or SQL) to streamline operational tasks such as backups, monitoring checks, reporting, and routine maintenance.
• Support managed database services (e.g., AWS RDS for MySQL) including provisioning, monitoring, scaling, and operational maintenance. Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams on networking, security groups, and connectivity.
• Use centralized monitoring and logging tools (e.g., PMM, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc) to track database health and respond to actionable alerts.
• Participate in collaborative problem‑solving and provide initial triage for database‑related incidents, including connectivity issues, performance degradation, replication lag, and failed jobs or backups.
• Work with Software Development, DevOps, and Operations teams to support application database needs, troubleshoot environment issues, and ensure smooth database operations throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, runbooks, and procedures. Proactively build expertise in MySQL, database administration best practices, and emerging database technologies.