Senior MySQL Database Administrator
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Jun 24, 2026
This job expires in: 21 days
Job Summary
To support a high-availability environment, the full-time Senior MySQL Database Administrator will manage the design, maintenance, and improvement of MySQL databases while collaborating with a globally distributed team in a remote setting.
Key responsibilities:
- Own the design, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of MySQL database resources to meet performance, redundancy, and reliability goals
- Manage and monitor all databases across multiple platforms, including participation in an on-call rotation for database-related incidents
- Collaborate with developers to resolve performance issues and support database-related enhancements
Required qualifications:
- 5+ years of DBA experience with MySQL and MariaDB
- Experience with High Availability, Replication, Disaster Recovery, and Backup
- Production experience with Galera, MHA, or Orchestrator
- Foundational understanding of Linux and Windows in a production environment
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and instincts
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