Database Administrator

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Manchester, Greater Manchester
9 months ago
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Role: Database Administrator
Location: UK (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

AppluseIT are recruiting a highly skilled Database Administrator on behalf of a well-established British Technology specialist based in in the UK. As a DBA, you will be responsible for managing, optimising, and migrating high-traffic database systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance. You will collaborate with global engineering teams to design scalable, robust solutions while advocating for best practices in database architecture and development.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and tune high-availability MySQL databases.

Migrate existing SQL Server databases to MySQL.

Develop and optimise performant SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas.

Monitor and profile server resources, log files, and binary logs to ensure optimal performance.

Design and test backup/recovery plans to safeguard critical data.

Collaborate with international teams to architect scalable, secure database solutions.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to technology decisions.

Stay updated with the latest database technologies and industry trends.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a MySQL DBA and Developer in high-traffic environments.

Expertise in database performance tuning, execution plans, and indexing.

Strong background in SQL Server to MySQL migration.

Proficiency in GIT and source control best practices.

Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Rollbar, or similar analysis tools.

Deep understanding of database architectures (InnoDB, MyISAM, Heap).

Knowledge of data security and software development best practices.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a globally distributed team.

Desirable Attributes

A passion for technology and continuous learning.

Analytical mindset with a mobile-first development approach.

How to Apply

If you're a proactive MySQL expert ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, then click "Apply" now

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