MySQL Database Administrator

Description

Position Summary Work with distributed technology teams in an environment of primarily MySQL database management systems. The candidate will primarily work with software and system engineers in an agile environment to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and performance of multiple products.Essential Functions 1. Build extensible, reliable, and resilient database systems.2. Work with distributed teams to understand database needs and development challenges and to build inteam knowledge of best practices and core concepts.3. Maintain development and production environments, including performing production SQL and configuration changes during maintenance windows.4. Perform QA on your own work and provide peer review for othersT.5. Meet routine deadlines and work schedules as well as timely and accurate completion of special projects and any other duties as assigned.6. Understand, support, enforce and comply with company policies, procedures and Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct.7. Display a positive attitude as well as professional, polite, considerate and courteous conduct and treatment of others in the course of duties.Reporting Relationships Reports to a Director, Senior System Architect, or Senior System Engineer. Qualifications 5+ years of experience with MySQL database systems and an understanding of the lowlevel mechanicsFamiliarity with other database systems such as PostgreSQL, MSSQL, NoSQL and/or keyvalue stores concepts is preferredStrong database design and architectural skills, including the understanding of effective database design, and the ability to advise and teach others.Experience with both Windows and Linux systems (RHEL/Centos)Ability to troubleshoot and apply creative thinking to solve problems on critical systems with limited time and resources.Knowledge of database tuning and performance enhancement conceptsDemonstrated experience with highly available database systemsKnowledge of agile development principlesProficiency in programming languages (Bash, Perl, Java, .NET, PHP, etc.) a plus.Core Competencies Instills TrustMaintains honesty, integrity and authenticity in all work, and gains the confidence and trust of others by doing so.Shows up to work on time, meets deadlines, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures.Uses available time and resources to the best of their ability.Acknowledges and corrects mistakes, and doesnTt make excuses for errors or problems.Situational AdaptabilityAdapts to match the shifting demands of the organization when confronted by different situations.Responds positively to change and embraces new practices or methods when trying to accomplish goals and solve problems.Continues to make progress when things are unclear or not yet finalized.Recovers quickly from setbacks, and finds alternative ways to reach goals or targets.Nimble LearningNetworks and uses multiple resources to identify opportunities for growth and development.Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems and sees successes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow.Seeks and uses feedback to improve performance, while also acquiring new competencies, work methods, ideas, and information to improve effectiveness and efficiency.