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Jobgether is hiring a MySQL Database Administrator — a full-time, based in India role. Apply directly on Jobgether's careers page below.
MySQL Database Administrator
Team: IT
Location: India
Commitment: Full-time
Workplace Type: remote
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a MySQL Database Administrator based in India.
This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of mission-critical MySQL database environments. You will work closely with Operations and Development teams to design, administer, monitor, and continuously improve production databases. The position combines hands-on database administration with automation, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and cloud modernization. You will support highly available environments across global data centers while helping strengthen operational efficiency and resilience. The role offers exposure to cloud database technologies, scripting, replication, clustering, and modern automation practices. It is well suited to an experienced database professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative, globally distributed environment.
Accountabilities:
- Design, build, configure, and administer highly available, reliable, and high-performing MySQL databases.
- Support production database environments operating across global data centers and maintain high levels of system availability.
- Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize MySQL replication and clustering, including master-master replication.
- Monitor database performance indicators such as I/O, CPU utilization, queries, and other relevant metrics.
- Perform database performance tuning, backup and recovery activities, and proactive monitoring to prevent operational issues.
- Investigate and resolve complex database problems, ensuring timely restoration and continued system availability.
- Develop SQL queries and database reports to support internal stakeholders, reporting, and analytics needs.
- Automate recurring database administration and operational tasks using Python, Shell, or Bash scripting.
- Contribute to database modernization initiatives, including migration and optimization within cloud-based environments.
- Document database architectures, operational processes, procedures, and technical guidelines.
- Follow established change management and production deployment processes to maintain operational stability.
- 5+ years of overall professional experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on MySQL database administration.
- Strong experience implementing, administering, and optimizing MySQL databases, including performance tuning and replication.
- Experience with GCP cloud database technologies is preferred; AWS cloud database experience is also relevant.
- Proficiency with MySQL administration tools and database performance monitoring.
- Strong understanding of database performance metrics, including I/O, CPU utilization, queries, and related indicators.
- Experience writing SQL queries for reporting, analytics, and operational requirements.
- Solid Linux administration skills in database environments.
- Scripting experience with Python, preferably, or Shell/Bash.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a structured approach to diagnosing complex database issues.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Development, and other technical stakeholders.
- Experience with SQL Server administration is a plus.
- Exposure to data warehouse technologies such as Google BigQuery is a plus.
- Familiarity with automation tools for database provisioning and monitoring is an advantage.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Health insurance.
- Language courses.
- Relocation program.
- Flexible work-from-anywhere culture.
- Professional development and certification opportunities.
- Mentorship and talent investment programs.
- Internal mobility and internship opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful technology projects for global clients.
- Multicultural and inclusive working environment with open communication.
- Regular team-building and company social events.
- Workplace culture focused on sustainable business practices, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for MySQL Database Administrator at Jobgether?
The required skills for MySQL Database Administrator at Jobgether include: MySQL, GCP, AWS, Linux, Python, Bash, SQL, SQL Server, BigQuery.
What is the seniority level for MySQL Database Administrator at Jobgether?
MySQL Database Administrator at Jobgether is a Senior level position.
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