We are looking for an experienced DataBase Architect to join our team.
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Requirements
5+ years of working experience as DataBase Engineer
Significant experience in using MySQL for mission-critical applications
In-depth knowledge of MySQL backup/recovery and replication
It would be desirable to have a knowledge of MySQL clustering technologies like Galera Cluster
SQL and query optimising techniques with a demonstrable ability to both diagnose and prevent performance problems
Assist the development teams with database design and schema modifications
Expert understanding of high-performance MySQL (>50k QPS)
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Snowflake and Clickhouse
Core skills and attributes
Customer focussed
Thrive in a highly collaborative and fast-paced organisation that has office-based, distributed teams and individuals
Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, sufficient for success in a remote workplace
You are a good Linux admin
Bonus points if you have knowledge of
GCP (We are GCP focussed) or AWS data products and services
Ansible
Helm
Responsibilities
Proactively identify database performance problems and resolve them by proposing and delivering changes to the codebase
Providing database expertise to our architects, engineering and data science teams through code reviews, pairing and training to help deliver secure and performant database designs and queries
Review, optimize and refactor the existing database schema
Create and improve documentation
Database security best practices
Database best practices
Workflows and team processes
Long term scalability and architecture planning
Improve tooling to detect performance bottlenecks and security issues, early in the development cycle
Participate in the incident management processes to ensure reliability goals (SLOs) are met by working with the Platform Reliability Team
We offer
Projects for such clients as PayPal, Wargaming, Xerox, Philips, Adidas and Toyota
Competitive compensation that depends on your qualification and skills
Career development system with clear skill qualifications
Flexible working hours aligned to your schedule
Options to work remotely
Corporate medical insurance covering services of private and public medical centers
English courses online
Corporate parties and events for employees and their children
Internal conferences, workshops and meetups for learning and experience sharing
Gym membership compensation
5 days of paid sick leave per year with no obligation to submit a sick-leave certificate