Requirements / Experience:
· 5+ years of experience working with MySQL Databases, including the community edition
· Advanced understanding of Linux OS
· Can use SSH to connect to remote systems with password & public/private keys
· Deep understanding of systems performance
· Understand automation concept to speed up the work: Ansible
· Advanced knowledge on InnoDB internals
· Expert knowledge of Performance Schema
· Knows how to optimize queries/schemas
· Deep understanding of replication and clustering
· Knows backup solutions and strategies
· Knows HA solutions and strategies
· Knows proxy usage as it relates to MySQL
· Designs and executes overall database architecture strategy, standards and practices.
· Works closely with project teams to develop data models that support business processes.
· Works with application development to ensure database changes adhere to best practices and are properly prioritized and scheduled.
· Supports all areas of the enterprise - ensures that all databases run at optimal performance
· Proactively identifies and troubleshoots databases performance issues
· Ensures that industry wide security standards are properly implemented