Senior Database Administrator
We’re seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. We’re looking for a highly skilled database administrator with a DevOps mindset for automation and problem-solving to drive the technical direction of our database ecosystem. You’ll oversee mission-critical databases running in our private data centers on dedicated hardware—no public cloud! These systems handle millions of transactions per second with millisecond latency.
- Full time
- Lviv/remote
Recruiter
About the project
You’ll work for a leading tech company offering marketers a one-stop solution for omnichannel digital advertising with best-in-class return on advertising spend. The platform provides journey automation technology that enables planning, buying, and real-time intelligence in one place. Leveraging proprietary AI, it bridges the gap between advertising planning and execution with unique programmatic capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within MySQL environments
- Plan, schedule, and execute technical tasks to deliver optimal solutions on time
- React to incidents, identify root causes, and implement improvements to maintain a stable environment
- Work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, managing the platform’s most critical systems
- Mentor and guide engineering colleagues, fostering collaboration and breaking down knowledge silos
- Act as a technical escalation point for challenging database problems
- Define and maintain runbooks to improve operational efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally to assess the impact of database changes and provide constructive feedback on designs and plans
- Develop and maintain database automation scripts and tools to streamline routine administrative tasks, such as backups, monitoring, replication setup, and performance tuning
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with MySQL, including community edition, with expertise in administering OLTP and OLAP systems
- Advanced knowledge of InnoDB internals, Performance Schema, and schema/query optimization techniques
- Deep understanding of MySQL replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions
- Proficiency with automation tools like Ansible and Terraform, and hands-on experience with schema management tooling
- Expertise in designing and implementing robust backup strategies
- Advanced knowledge of Linux distributions such as RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian
- Familiarity with proxy usage in MySQL environments
- Proven ability to create automation solutions using programming or scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go to enhance database administration efficiency and reliability
- English and Ukrainian languages at Upper Intermediate level or higher
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with NoSQL technologies (e.g., Cassandra, HBase, Aerospike) and best practices for cross-data center implementations
- Familiarity with Percona tools and PMM for monitoring and management
- Hands-on experience in on-premise or hybrid cloud environments
- Proficiency with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
- Expertise in network and systems administration
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
- Demonstrated success in mentoring and leadership roles
Key attributes
- Proven ability to mentor, lead, and inspire a team of engineers
- Thrives under pressure and can make critical decisions in emergencies
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, capable of explaining complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to create and review in-depth technical documentation
- Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
We offer
- 18 paid vacation days
- 10 paid sick days
- 2 unpaid days off per month
- Remote work with the option for a hybrid format of work from our comfortable office space, just 5 minutes from Lviv city center
- Necessary equipment, or $200 equipment compensation per year
- 50% compensation for professional development costs, including courses, webinars, and training programs
- Corporate events
- Accounting services
- Lviv IT Cluster discount card
Work details
- Long-term project: 1 year or more
- Probationary period: Yes, reviewed after three months
- Work schedule: Full-time with flexible working hours
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