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

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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