MySQL Database Administrator

• Manage and maintain production MySQL databases
• Optimize performance, queries, indexing, and system tuning
• Design and support replication, clustering, and high availability systems
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (PITR included)
• Troubleshoot and resolve production database incidents
• Support schema design and SQL optimization with developers
• Perform upgrades, patching, and system maintenance
• Monitor database health and ensure reliability at scale
• Support on-call production issues when needed

Do you have experience in UNIX?, We are hiring a Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and optimize production database systems supporting critical applications.

This is a remote contractor role (Guatemala-based only) requiring deep hands-on experience in MySQL performance, scaling, and production support., * 3+ years hands-on MySQL DBA experience in production systems

• Strong expertise in performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience with replication, clustering, and HA environments
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery and PITR strategies
• Solid Linux/Unix administration skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues
• Clear understanding of database architecture and design decisions

Preferred Skills

• Percona Toolkit
• Nagios / Zabbix or similar monitoring tools
• AWS RDS or Google Cloud SQL
• MySQL certifications
• Experience in high-traffic systems

What We’re Looking For

• Ownership mindset over database performance and reliability
• Strong problem-solving in production environments
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup
• Clear communication with engineering teams
• Focus on scalability, stability, and security

$18 - $20 an hour - Full-time, Contract