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OtterBase
Description: OtterBase is working with a client in the Fintech space to fill a need for a Sr MySQL Developer. This opening is a full time, REMOTE (EST & CST preferred) opportunity with our client. Please review the information below and apply today!
**C2C/Sponsorship NOT Available For This Opening**
Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize the MySQL environment.
- Lead the transition from a legacy database setup to a modern infrastructure.
- Provide training and mentorship to other DBAs on MySQL best practices.
- Oversee database partitioning, performance optimization, and data retention strategies.
- Implement significant infrastructure changes at the database level, including migrating and consolidating up to 100 databases.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, occurring every other week, with minimal paging from the database.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a MySQL DBA.
- Proven experience with MySQL architecture, including transitioning from legacy to modern environments.
- Strong background with MS SQL and Linux servers, with some exposure to Windows servers.
- Project management experience in leading database-related projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage major infrastructure changes at the database level.
- Capability to provide insights and recommendations for modernizing database infrastructure.
- Experience with Galera or MHA (Master High Availability) is a plus.
- Proficiency with toolchains such as Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform is highly preferred.
REF: JOB-28170