MYSQL Database Administrator Lead

Database Administrator Lead
Position Locations:
Most Preferred: Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
Second Preferred: Strongsville, OH, 44136
Third Preferred: Phoenix, AZ, 85016
4 th Preferred: Birmingham, AL, 35233 / Dallas, TX, 75234

Hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 days Remote, MondayFriday, on-call rotation Working Hours (Flexible): 85 pm, 40 hours

Length of Assignment: 6 months Contract to Hire role.

Function of the Group: Platform Support Current
Initiatives/Projects: Platform support for Infrastructure group

Industry Background: Banking or Financial experience is preferred, not required.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The Senior MySQL DBA will have responsibility primarily for MySQL database technologies.
Typical work-related activities include: Install, patch, upgrade, configure, tune, and maintain MySQL databases (versions 8.0.x, 8.4.x migrating to 8.0.42, 8.4.5)
Innovate and implement Innodb clustering across multi-data centers
Troubleshoot critical performance bottlenecks
Review and assess database design changes
Collaborate with IT teams and vendors
Represent database group in projects Monitor, maintain, backup databases
Manage database security per policy. Review stress testing results Automate tasks and streamline processes.
Experience with automated installation and patching is a plus.
Mentor and support team members.

Technical Skills (6+ years of experience Required) :
Deep understanding of MySQL storage engines,
Strong knowledge of MySQL 8.x and new features,
Automated Failover Solutions TDE (At Rest Encryption),
MySQL best practices and standards Workarounds for MySQL limitations,
ODBC/JDBC client/server communication,
Shell and SQL scripting automation,

Degrees/Certifications: Bachelors in IT-related field Certifications are a big plus

Pre-Screening Questionnaire:
1. Please provide a detailed example of when you used a large platform in your previous employment (production support, life cycle)?

Interview Process: Video Call Technical assessment with Manager (1 hour) Video Call Personality match with Manager (30 minutes)

Hiring Manager Shortlisting Stack Ranking:
Technical Skills,
Location,
Rate,
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