At a Glance
- Tasks: Implement, maintain, and optimise high-traffic MySQL databases while collaborating with global teams.
- Company: Leading tech client based in Oxford offering remote work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and to stay current with tech trends.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on innovative database solutions.
- Qualifications: Extensive MySQL DBA experience and strong collaboration skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A leading client based in Oxford is seeking a Senior MySQL Database Developer. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing high-traffic, multiple database applications, as well as migrating existing SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a MySQL Database Administrator, with a proven track record of working on highly available applications. They should possess the ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering teams to design and maintain innovative features. Furthermore, the candidate will contribute to technology decisions and architectural discussions, advocating for best practices in engineering and database management. Additionally, they will provide mentorship to junior team members.
Key skills and responsibilities:
- Extensive experience working as a MySQL DBA and developer.
- Proficient in managing and configuring database server settings, log files, binary logs, etc., with the ability to profile and optimize server resource usage when necessary.
- Strong expertise in developing, managing, and testing backup and recovery plans.
- Skilled in performance tuning, optimization, execution plans, indexes, and best practices for database design.
- Experienced in migrating SQL Server databases to MySQL.
- Proven ability in writing performant SQL and stored procedures.
- Competent in performing upgrades to the core MySQL architecture as needed.
- Adept at using source control platforms and tools such as GIT.
- Familiar with logging and analysis tools (Elasticsearch, Rollbar, Sentry).
- Thorough understanding of architectural design choices (Heap, MyISAM, INNO DB, etc.).
- Skilled in writing efficient queries and procedures to ensure optimal solutions.
- Passionate about technology with a commitment to staying current with the latest developments.
- Experience working with high-traffic, responsive environments and applications to ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
- Knowledgeable in data security best practices and experienced in their application.
Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lewis Rushton at Crimson for immediate consideration.
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MySQL DBA in Oxford employer: Crimson
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