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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MYSQL Database Administrator Infrastructure | Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite) | Contract W2 - **Company:** NextGen Staffing - **Location:** Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Profiling, Collaborative Software, Databases, Continuous Integration, Shard (Database Architecture), Software Design Documents, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Distributed Data Store, Memory Management, Perl (Programming Language), Gradle, Python (Programming Language), Master/Slave, Apache Maven, Memcached, MySQL, Octopus Deploy, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Query Optimization, Redis, Cloud Services, Ansible, Service Pack, Shell Script, SQL Databases, Database Engines, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Caching, Git, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Software Version Control, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=02c9fca78b53d2b6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control?, * Deep knowledge of MySQL engines (e.g., (InnoDB/MyISAM)), sharding, native replication, memory management, and file systems. * Strong Scripting knowledge: Competence in Bash, Python, or Perl for automating repetitive administrative tasks and monitoring. * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is often required * OS Knowledge: Strong experience managing MySQL on Linux/Unix environments, including kernel tuning for database workloads * Networking: Understanding of connectivity issues, deadlocks, and blocking in distributed database systems. * Proficiency in SQL and OS-level scripting (Python, Bash) for automation. * Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s), Containerized application deployment concepts, Configuration, scaling, and environment management awareness * Caching Technologies: Experience managing data storage/caching with Redis or Memcached. * Tooling: Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools like (ArgoCD, Jenkins, Artifactory, DevSecOps), Source control, branching strategies, merge requests, CI/CD pipeline configuration and automated deployments, Environment-based deployments and rollback strategies * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP services. * Understanding of distributed tracing, audit and logging. * Agile and Collaboration Tools: Sprint planning, work item tracking, and agile delivery, Technical documentation and knowledge sharing Soft Skills * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Clear communication with technical and non technical stakeholders * Ownership mindset and production grade engineering discipline * Ability to work independently and within cross functional teams ## Description We are seeking a MYSQL Database Administrator Infrastructure Resource having 8+ years of professional experience in responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable database systems. The candidate must have deep hands on experience with MYSQL, along with the ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions. This role requires close collaboration with cross functional teams, adherence to DevOps and Agile practices, and ownership of service quality and delivery., * Infrastructure Design: Develop and maintain database reference architecture and design documents. This includes building Cloud-based database solutions and physical storage structures. * High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Design and manage replication strategies (e.g., Master-Slave, GTID), multi-AZ configurations, and failover mechanisms to ensure 24x7 mission-critical availability. * Performance Engineering: Identify database bottlenecks, conduct query optimization, and perform regular performance tuning. Perform capacity planning to predict future storage and resource needs. Profiling server resource usage (CPU, RAM, I/O) and tweaking system variables to optimize the underlying storage engine performance, specifically for InnoDB. * Disaster Recovery: Implementing automated backup, restoration, and point-in-time recovery (PITR) procedures to guarantee business continuity. * Automation & Patching: Using tools (like Ansible or custom scripts) to orchestrate version upgrades, security patches, and routine health checks with minimal downtime. * Capacity Planning: Monitoring growth trends to anticipate future storage and hardware needs before they impact service * Security & Compliance: Establish security standards, manage role-based user access, and implement encryption for data at rest and in transit. * Automation & DevOps: Integrate database systems into automated deployment pipelines and use tools like Ansible, Chef, or shell scripting to automate routine tasks. * Lifecycle Management: Orchestrate database upgrades, patching, and migrations to new platforms with minimal downtime ## Related Videos - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)