Job Description – Senior Database Developer - MySQL

Job Location: Remote

Experience - 5 Plus years


Role Overview:

Our entire platform is hosted on AWS, and the heart and core of our platform is based on MySQL databases. As of today, we have database servers handling several TBs of transactional data, and this could grow 100X in the next few years. We are looking for an expert in MySQL administration and Development to join our DevOps team and help us scale our database platform and ensure reliability, performance and security.


Key Requirements:

5 plus years MYSQL Developer experience required

5 plus years of experience in deployment, monitoring, tuning and administration of high concurrency MySQL production databases.

Good understanding MySQL parameters

Must have experience in data migration

Strong communication skills

Ability to take full ownership of availability and security of production data

Nice to have – experience in AWS Aurora MySQL / Architecture and Features. Using Performance insights etc. to fine tune database performance.

Write fast and performant database queries, procedures using a flavour of SQL Server, such as MySQL, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL

Maintain and back up databases regularly

Perform SQL database sharding and indexing procedures as required to handle heavy traffic loads

Well versed in writing PL/SQL Development, optimize, and implement stored procedures using Jobs/ Events etc.

Use database analytical tools to analyze performance and generate reports

Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality

Ability to organize and plan work independently

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams


Job Qualifications and Skill Sets:

Bachelor’s degree in software development, computer science, business intelligence, information technology, data management, or other related fields

Advanced knowledge of database procedures and MySQL Server concepts

Knowledge of one or more SQL variant, such as MySQL, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL

The ability to create fast and efficient database queries, including joining and cross-referencing cells from several tables

Familiarity with standard database management tools and software, such as Microsoft Access, Oracle Database, and phpMyAdmin

Excellent communication skills

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