Location : Mumbai, Gurgaon
Experience : 7+ years.
Responsibilities :
- Design, implement, and maintain MySQL database environments across on-prem and cloud platforms (Azure).
- Conduct migration efforts from on-prem MySQL to both Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server and Ubuntu Server VMs (IaaS), ensuring zero downtime and optimal performance.
- Support and actively participate in an upcoming migration of Database VMs from MYSQL version 8.0 previous LTS to current LTS version 8.4.
- Architect and implement HA / DR strategies, including replication, clustering, and backup / recovery solutions using tools like Percona XtraBackup and Azure Disk Snapshot based backups.
- Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and other DevOps tools such as N8N.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and cost using modern observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, DataDog, ELK, Splunk).
- Ensure database security through access controls, encryption, and compliance best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development and production environments.
- Provide on-call support for critical database issues and participate in incident response and root cause analysis. 24x7 availability for on-call rotation is expected
- Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for database operations and architecture.
Requirement :
7+ years of hands-on experience as a MySQL DBA in Linux / Unix environments.Expert-level knowledge of MySQL 5.6, 5.7, 8.0 and 8.4, including replication, performance tuning, backup / recovery, and security administration.Proven experience with Azure Cloud, especially Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server, and general IaaS / PaaS database deployments.Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, Golang, or similar.Experience with DevOps tools : Terraform, Ansible, Chef, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI / CD.Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.Experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and disk system performance tuning.Knowledge of other databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB / CosmosDB) is a plus.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Preferred Qualification :
MySQL Certification (Oracle or Percona).Experience with cloud-native database monitoring and alerting.Familiarity with multi-region replication strategies and enterprise-grade database architectures.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).Why Join Us
Be part of a best-in-class database team with a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and help shape the future of database infrastructure.Enjoy a flexible, empowering environment where your ideas and expertise make a real impact.Skills Required
Golang, Elk, Bash, Grafana, Datadog, Terraform, Ansible, Mysql, Splunk, Python