MYSQL Database Administrator

MYSQL DBA NEEDED

Awesome company offering international travel, FATNASTIC bonus structure - huge commitment to employees training and career development! Make a significant impact!

Downtown SEATTLE

In this position you will be responsible for managing and providing support for all aspects of our client's database infrastructure. You will ensure continual database operations and support the continuous business growth of the client. You will work in the Production team to design, install, update, troubleshoot and repair new and existing systems and software.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Automating systems management of new and existing database; intensive automation and Scripting mindset is essential
- Actively monitoring the performance and stability of all the production and internal database infrastructure using analytical skills to anticipate future problems and resolve them effectively
- Troubleshooting and resolving problems with other database administrators, systems administrators, software developers, and commercial business colleagues
- Supporting the rapid development and deployment of internal software and systems, including query optimization, overall performance tuning, coaching colleagues on database skills, and cooperating in new software design
- Excellent service in response to commercial business requirements
- Providing knowledge and support to technical software developers and non-technical commercial business colleagues
- Documenting systems and communicate technical knowledge to colleagues

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Experience and interest in systems automation and systems programming
- At least 2 years' experience administering large-scale MySQL and InnoDB deployments with intensive use of MySQL replication
- High proficiency in Bourne Shell/Bash Scripting
- Good proficiency in Linux systems administration
- Good team communication skills, with technical and non-technical colleagues
- Curiosity and dedication
- Ability to make a big impact and the responsibility to do the right thing
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills required, including with little initial knowledge of a problem and under pressure
- Ability to learn new things quickly required
- Ability to work from remote location
- Ability to work independently
- Precise and efficient communication skills
- Ability to travel freely and internationally without any restrictions and by airplane
- Willingness and ability to attend training in Amsterdam