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Job Title: MySQL DBA
Workplace Type: Hybrid-4 Days Onsite (New York, NY)
Employment Type: Contract (12 months)
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated MySQL Database Administrator to join their team on a 12-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical database infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability in a dynamic environment. As a key member of the team, you will manage MySQL databases, optimize queries, and implement best practices in a hybrid onsite setting, contributing to impactful projects that drive business success. If you’re passionate about database management and looking to make a tangible difference, this is your chance to elevate your career.
Required Skills
- Extensive experience with MySQL database management and administration
- Proven expertise in database schema design and migrations
- Proficiency in writing and fine-tuning SQL queries
- Strong familiarity with performance monitoring and optimization tools
- Hands-on Linux command-line skills for database and server management
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot database performance issues
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and explain technical concepts clearly
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with database backup and recovery strategies
- Knowledge of tools like MySQL Workbench, Percona Toolkit, or similar utilities
- Exposure to cloud-based database solutions such as AWS RDS or Google Cloud SQL
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases
Preferred Education and Experience
- Relevant background in database management, preferably with a focus on MySQL
- Experience working in hybrid onsite environments
Other Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate technical details effectively
Bring your expertise to a dynamic team focused on modernizing and maintaining high-performance database systems. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to technological excellence!