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SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited

MySQL DBA

Remote - USA We are seeking an experienced MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide on-demand remote support for database administration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. The ideal ...

Govcio LLC

Oracle Database Engineer (Remote)

$175K - $195K/yr

This position is fully remote, located in the United States. Responsibilities * Supporting database design, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.

Apex Informatics

Database Administrator

Remote Key Responsibilities: * Monitor and optimize database performance using tools such as execution plans, Query Store, DMVs, wait stats, Extended Events, and SQL Profiler * Tune T-SQL queries and ...

Maximus

Database Engineer

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Experience with Oracle Database or SQL Server administration ... remote Minimum Requirements TCS080, T2, Band 5 #TSTECH EEO Statement Maximus is an equal ...

Meduit

Database Engineer

$120K/yr

Database Engineer Location ... Remote - United States Schedule: Full-time, First Shift, Monday - Friday Department: Technology ...

Expleo

Database Developer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$89 - $95/hr

Paul, MN) | Fully Remote Candidates Considered Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract-to-Hire Are you a seasoned Database Developer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, optimizing performance ...

Expleo

Database Developer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site +1

$89 - $95/hr

Paul, MN) | Fully Remote Candidates Considered Employment Type: Full-Time or Contract-to-Hire Are you a seasoned Database Developer who enjoys solving complex data challenges, optimizing performance ...

Centstone

Database Developer

Minneapolis, MN · Remote

Remote (Local to Minnesota Preferred) Employment Type: Contract Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in Database Development We are seeking an experienced Database Developer to design ...

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MySQL DBA

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited

Remote

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: MySQL DBA
Location: Remote - USA
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide on-demand remote support for database administration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of MySQL database environments while supporting development and operations teams as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-demand administration and support for MySQL database environments.
  • Install, configure, and maintain MySQL database servers in production and non-production environments.
  • Monitor database performance and perform query optimization, indexing, and tuning.
  • Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Implement database security best practices, user access management, and compliance controls.
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities.
  • Work closely with development and DevOps teams to support application performance and database integration.
  • Document database configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps.

Required Skills & Experience:
  • Strong experience with MySQL Database Administration.
  • Experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
  • Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and replication (Master-Slave / Cluster).
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools and database performance tools.
  • Ability to provide remote troubleshooting and support on-demand.

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