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# Senior Database Administrator - MySQL

- **Company:** Harvey Nash
- **Location:** Oxford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Scripting, Database Performance
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840673339-senior-database-administrator-mysql

## About the Role

* Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity
 * Experience with other database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL)
 * Understanding of SQL Server, preferably in the context of having ported to MySQL
 * Experience with high availability solutions such as clustering, replication, and failover
 * Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation would be a bonus

## Description

The successful DBA will design, build, implement, manage and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment. You will implement and oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies whilst monitoring database performance, identify issues, and implement solutions for optimisation. You will collaborate closely with development teams to design and optimise database schemas, queries, and indexes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to MySQL and database management.


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