Sound knowledge of all Windows and SQL utilities, strong PowerShell knowledge and experience is a plus.
Experience with MySQL and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) for all core DBA functions.
Solid understanding of network, storage, tiered application environments and security.
Solid knowledge in database replication technologies including Always-on, GoldenGate, etc and strong architectural / engineering skills to design systems that meet various applications High Availability and Disaster Recovery requirements.
Experience in engineering processes supporting repetitive or frequent tasks in database administration or deployment.
Solid understanding and experience in maintain MySQL technology lifecycle, and automation of its deployment.
Good engineering skills in developing enterprise solutions to support MySQL in areas like backup, monitoring / alerting, security compliance, patching, etc.
Good interpersonal skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills.
Demonstrate ability to solve complex systems and database environment issues.
Demonstrate ability to work in a complex organization to determine business and customer needs, providing the best solution to meet those needs.
A good team player, leader, flexible, share knowledge, help others, collaborate well within and outside the team.
Should have performed database maintenance activities.
Should have basic shell scripting knowledge.
Should have basic OS level troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with other SQL / NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle etc