MySQL DBA

TechDigital Group; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Utah seeks a senior MySQL DBA - Operations to manage MySQL and ProxySQL databases across on‑prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will ensure high availability, performance, and security, lead war room efforts, and drive RCA for major incidents.

Responsibilities include clustering, cloud migrations, automation (Shell, SQL, Python), dashboards (Grafana/PMM), monitoring, ITIL processes, and mentoring junior DBAs while collaborating with Application Engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• 10+ years of DBA experience in MySQL/ProxySQL.
• Experience with clustering and cloud migrations.
• Proficiency in Shell, SQL, and Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance, availability, and security of MySQL, PXC clusters, and ProxySQL.
• Lead public cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop automation scripts (Shell, SQL, Python) for provisioning, monitoring, backups, and tuning.
• Design Grafana and PMM dashboards for observability and anomaly detection.
• Implement and manage database monitoring and alerting systems.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
• Plan and execute MySQL upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
• Lead war room efforts during critical incidents and coordinate cross-functional resolution.
• Conduct RCA for major incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Enforce database security best practices (access control, encryption, vulnerability assessments).
• Collaborate with application teams to optimize queries, indexing, and schema design.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and cloud best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Shell

SQL

Python

Grafana

PMM

ProxySQL

MySQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities

As a MySQL DBA - Operations, you will play a critical role in managing, optimizing, and securing MySQL and ProxySQL databases across on-premises and public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will ensure high availability, performance, and reliability through clustering, tuning, automation, and proactive monitoring. You will also lead war room efforts and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to drive operational excellence.

This role reports to the Database Operations Lead and collaborates closely with Application Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, and COE teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the performance, availability, and security of MySQL, PXC clusters, and ProxySQL databases.
• Lead and execute public cloud migrations (AWS, Azure GCP).
• Develop and deploy automation scripts (Shell, SQL, Python) for provisioning, monitoring, backups, and tuning.
• Design and maintain Grafana and PMM dashboards for observability and anomaly detection.
• Implement and manage database monitoring and alerting systems.
• Ensure adherence to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
• Plan and execute MySQL upgrades, patching, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in production environments.
• Lead war room efforts during critical incidents and coordinate cross-functional resolution.
• Conduct RCA for major incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Enforce database security best practices (access control, encryption, vulnerability assessments).
• Collaborate with application teams to optimize queries, indexing, and schema design.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and cloud best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a MySQL and ProxySQL DBA in operational roles.
• Expertise in clustering, cloud migrations, scripting, monitoring, ITIL, war room management, and RCA.
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud-native database services.
• Proficiency in Shell, SQL, and Python scripting.
• Deep understanding of ITIL processes and database security principles.
• Strong analytical skills for query optimization and indexing strategies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor junior DBAs and work effectively under pressure