Database Engineer - MySQL - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Engineer to lead a complex database migration project from MySQL 5.7 to MySQL 8.0. This role is critical in ensuring our client's systems' stability, performance, and data integrity as they upgrade their core database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of MySQL internals, extensive hands-on experience with large-scale production environments, and a strategic mindset for planning and executing database transitions with minimal disruption.

In Short

• Lead the end-to-end migration of MySQL 5.7 databases to MySQL 8.0.
• Assess current schema design, stored procedures, triggers, and configurations.
• Develop and execute comprehensive migration and rollback plans.
• Collaborate with DevOps, application developers, and QA teams.
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance, replication, and connectivity issues.
• Apply best practices in backup/restore, high availability, and security.
• Create detailed technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with MySQL, particularly versions 5.7 and 8.0.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale production environments.
• Strong understanding of database internals and schema design.
• Experience in performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Ability to develop migration strategies with minimal disruption.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a critical database migration project.
• Collaborate with a talented team of professionals.
• Enhance your skills in database management and optimization.
• Contribute to the stability and performance of client systems.
• Flexible working conditions.