MySQL Database Administrator (Mysql, performance tuning, query optimization (schema design & indexes), data security

Job Description

• Respond to on-call alerts in the event of production server failures. You will be expected to take all necessary actions to resolve the issue and return the service to a normal state. On-call responsibilities may extend beyond normal office hours.
• Review and approve merge requests from Operational Team, applying run books and automation components.
• Provide recommendations on query optimization to engineers from other teams.
• Review current documentation and keep it in actual state.
• Support existing automation, tune and fix when necessary. Design and develop new automation components and features.

Qualifications

• • 4+ years of professional experience on MySQL.
• • 4+ years of database performance tuning.
• • 4+ years of query optimization, including recommendations on indexes and schema design for application teams.
• • Experience with data security practices such as encryption, password rotation policies and setting user         permissions.
• • Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• • Teamwork.
• • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

It's a bonus if candidate has experience with these

• • Knowledge of one major programming language like Java, or Python.
• • ProxySQL or MySQL Router.
• • Percona Monitoring & Management (PMM) and other monitoring tools.
• • Percona Toolkit suite.
• • Cloud Services such as AWS and RDS, Azure, GCP.

Additional Information

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About Niq

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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