Database Administrator (MySQL) (Remote)

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team at PriceLabs, a leading B2B SaaS company. As a DBA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our database system, which is the backbone of our operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, and customer support, to enhance our infrastructure and maintain a seamless user experience.

This role will require you to work from 5:30 PM IST to 2:00 AM IST

Key responsibilities:

• Database Performance and Reliability: Monitor, tune, and maintain the performance of our database systems, identifying and resolving any issues to reduce downtime and avoid service disruptions.
• Automation and Optimization: Design, implement, and oversee automated systems and processes to enhance the scalability of our database architecture and support our growing customer base.
• Scalability and Efficiency: Design, implement, and manage database systems that can scale efficiently with the growing needs of our customer base. Optimize query performance and adjust configurations to enhance database efficiency and response times.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and oversee robust backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data preservation and quick recovery in case of data loss or system failures.
• Capacity Planning: Conduct regular capacity planning to manage database growth effectively and forecast future database requirements.
• Database Upgrades and Patches: Manage the implementation of database updates, upgrades, and patches to ensure the use of current technologies and to maintain database performance and security.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Develop and maintain comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems to provide immediate insights into database health and performance.
• Documentation: Keep precise documentation of database architecture, processes, and procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer and streamlining the onboarding of new team members.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of proven experience as a Database Administrator or a similar role, with a strong track record in managing sophisticated, large/medium-scale database environments.
• Proficiency in database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for MySQL.
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Deep understanding of database provisioning and maintenance, preferably within virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools such as Grafana/PMM, Prometheus.
• Solid skills in database query languages and scripting, with the ability to automate routine tasks and optimize database operations.
• Knowledgeable in networking, security best practices, and optimizing database performance.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to excel in a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Autonomy in work style with a passion for maintaining high-quality database systems.
• Open and willing to take on additional responsibilities and gradually transition into a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).