MySQL DBA | Production, Performance & HA (Linux)

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) with hands-on experience to manage, monitor, and optimize MySQL databases in production. The role focuses on performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication, security, and troubleshooting, partnering with application and infrastructure teams to ensure high availability and reliability of data services.

Software Requirements

Essential

• MySQL Database Administration

• Performance Tuning & Query Optimization

• Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery

• Replication, Clustering, and High Availability

• Database Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Linux Administration

• Database Security and Access Management

Preferred

• Shell Scripting or Python for automation and tooling

Overall Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain MySQL databases in production environments

• Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies

• Handle backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes

• Configure and support replication, clustering, and high-availability setups

• Troubleshoot database issues and ensure maximum uptime

• Work closely with application and infrastructure teams for database support

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

• Essential: SQL

• Preferred: Shell scripting (bash), Python for automation

Databases/Data Management

• Essential: MySQL database administration, performance tuning, backups, replication, HA

• Preferred: Data modeling concepts, query optimization deep dive, use of ORM considerations

Cloud Technologies

• Essential: None specified

• Preferred: Familiarity with cloud-based database services and migration patterns (if applicable)

Frameworks and Libraries

• Essential: None specified

• Preferred: Knowledge of database-related tooling and utilities for MySQL (e.g., replication tooling, backup tools)

Development Tools and Methodologies

• Essential: Linux command line, standard DBA tooling

• Preferred: Monitoring and logging tools, versioning for scripts, ITIL/ITSM familiarity

Security Protocols

• Essential: Database security and access management practices

• Preferred: Data encryption, audit logging, and compliance considerations

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: 6+ years in MySQL administration

• Domain Experience: Production-grade MySQL management, performance optimization, backups, replication/HA

• Industry Experience Preferences: Experience collaborating with development and operations teams

• Alternative Experience Pathways: Equivalent hands-on DBA experience in similar RDBMS environments

Day-to-Day Activities

• Administer and tune MySQL databases in production

• Monitor performance, run diagnostics, and apply optimizations

• Manage backups, restore testing, and DR procedures

• Implement and maintain replication, clustering, and HA configurations

• Troubleshoot incidents and coordinate with stakeholders

• Collaborate with developers and IT teams for database enhancements and migrations

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• Certifications: Relevant DBA certifications preferred (e.g., MySQL DBA Certification) but not required

• Training: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry best practices

• Equivalency: Relevant hands-on experience may be considered in place of formal degrees

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Proactive and collaborative mindset

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Leadership and teamwork abilities

• Communication and stakeholder management skills

• Adaptability and learning orientation

• Innovation mindset

• Time and priority management

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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