Database Administrator (MySQL)

About the role

This Database Administrator role at BrainRocket involves critical database operations for a company that builds end-to-end tech products across various sectors like Fintech and iGaming. The primary responsibilities include analyzing and optimizing slow queries, providing SQL consultation to developers, and monitoring MySQL servers and backup executions. The individual will also be responsible for supporting high-load clusters, ensuring system stability and performance.

The successful candidate will join a team within a rapidly expanding global company. BrainRocket emphasizes a dynamic environment where team members contribute to innovative product development. This position requires a proactive approach to database management, focusing on efficiency and reliability to support the company's fast-paced product launches and operations.

Success in this role means maintaining optimal database performance, effectively troubleshooting issues, and providing valuable support to development teams. The administrator will ensure that database systems are robust, scalable, and secure, directly contributing to the smooth functioning of BrainRocket's diverse tech products. The company offers opportunities for continuous learning and development to support this growth.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $27,500 to $42,500 USD.

Skills that matter here

• MySQL: This is the primary database technology for which the administrator will perform analysis, optimization, and monitoring.
• Percona Xtradb Cluster: The role requires experience in administering this specific cluster technology to support high-load environments.
• MariaDB: Experience with MariaDB administration is necessary, indicating a need for versatility across related database systems.
• Linux: Proficiency with Linux and its components is required, as it forms the operating system foundation for database servers.

Who this role suits

• A person with at least five years of dedicated MySQL experience, including tuning and optimization.
• Someone who has administered Percona XtraDB Cluster and MariaDB for at least three years.
• An individual who can effectively consult developers on SQL and optimize queries.
• A candidate with at least three years of experience with Linux and its components, and an Intermediate level of English.

From the employer

Duties and opportunities:

• Analysis and optimization of slow queries;
• SQL consultation for developers;
• Monitoring of MySQL servers;
• Monitoring of backup execution;
• Support for high-load clusters.

Requirements:

• Experience with MySQL - at least 5 years;
• Experience in the administration of Percona Xtradb Cluster, MariaDB - at least 3 years;
• Experience in tuning and optimizing MySQL;
• Skill to optimize SQL queries, build indexes;
• Experience with Percona toolkit components;
• Experience with Linux and its components - at least 3 years;
• At least an Intermediate level of English.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members).
• Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes).
• Partial compensation for tennis and padel lessons.
• Urban Sport membership benefit (the most diverse sports and wellness offering in Europe, with more than 50+ activities).
• Private medical coverage, including inpatient, outpatient, dental care, annual check-ups, and maternity support.
• Time for proper rest, with 24 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days.
• Transport compensation - 200 euros net per month.
• Competitive remuneration level with annual review.
• Teambuilding activities.