MySQL Database Administrator - Remote

Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled MySQL Database Administrator to join our distributed Database Administration team. As a key member of the DevOps org, you’ll be working on critical infrastructure supporting over 100 relational MySQL/MariaDB databases across both on-prem and AWS environments.

In Short

• Administer, maintain and optimise MySQL/MariaDB databases on Linux (Debian) systems
• Implement updates, upgrades and continuously improve performance and reliability
• Analyse and resolve incidents, focusing on long-term strategic fixes
• Partner with developers to improve SQL performance and query tuning
• Contribute to our journey to the cloud (AWS) while managing the hybrid environment
• Drive automation and take ownership of database improvement projects

Requirements

• 3+ years hands-on experience as a MySQL DBA
• Solid understanding of performance tuning, backups, high availability, and SQL optimization
• Strong Linux skills, ideally Debian, and an affinity for open-source tooling
• Familiarity with scripting in Bash or Python and config management via Chef
• Bonus points for experience with AWS RDS, Terraform, or cloud migration projects
• Analytical mindset, independent drive, and excellent communication in English

Benefits

• Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.
• Flexi-Office: Do you prefer to work from our cool office, from home, or in a completely different environment? With us, the choice is yours. We offer the flexibility to work wherever you want within our Awin locations.
• Welfare: We provide you with a life assurance, travel insurance and a private health insurance that covers several types of health, vision, and dental treatments. Furthermore, you can take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loan.
• Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being.
• Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development. You can also improve your English skills by participating in our local language course.
• Remote Working: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.
• Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program and show your appreciation for colleagues who have gone the extra mile to support you.