Senior MySQL DBA

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is hiring a DBA to maintain critical database environments, enhancing operational stability through MySQL and Redis support. The role involves troubleshooting, script development, and cross-functional collaboration with teams across different regions. Ideal candidates will have a strong MySQL background and some exposure to Redis, along with scripting skills in Shell or Python. Familiarity with regulatory data expectations and multilingual capability, especially in Mandarin, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong MySQL DBA experience in production.
• Exposure to Redis databases is needed.
• Experience in Shell or Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support MySQL production operations.
• Troubleshoot database issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Develop and improve scripting and automation.

Skills

MySQL DBA experience

Redis exposure

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Strong communication

Operational ownership

Tools

Datadog

Prometheus

Grafana

Kafka

RabbitMQ

ProxySQL

Job description

A financial services firm is hiring a DBA to support critical production database environments and help bridge technical collaboration across teams. This role combines hands‑on MySQL and Redis database work with cross‑border communication and technical transfer responsibilities.

Location

New York, NY, Roseland, NJ, or Winter Park Florida

Key Responsibilities

• Support MySQL production operations
• Support Redis environments and platform stability
• Troubleshoot database issues and performance bottlenecks
• Assist with SQL tuning and replication‑related support
• Contribute to backup, recovery, and disaster recovery readiness
• Develop and improve scripting and automation
• Work with engineering, infrastructure, cyber, and compliance teams
• Support cross‑functional coordination between teams in different regions

Required Experience

• Strong MySQL DBA experience in production
• Redis exposure
• Shell or Python scripting
• Strong communication and operational ownership

Preferred Experience

• Replication and HA architecture
• Kafka or RabbitMQ
• ProxySQL or similar middleware
• Monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Financial services or broker‑dealer environment
• Familiarity with regulatory data handling expectations

*Mandarin speaking preferred but not required*