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Senior Database Administrator - MySQL

Harvey Nash

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

20 days ago

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An established industry player in the online gaming sector is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join their dynamic team. In this flexible role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing MySQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborating closely with development teams, you will optimize database schemas and queries while staying updated on the latest trends in database management. This company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for tech enthusiasts eager to make an impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Flexible working environment

Strong Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity.
Experience with other database systems such as PostgreSQL and Oracle.

Design, build, implement, and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment.
Oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MS SQL

SQL Server

Clustering

Replication

Failover

Python

Bash

Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL

Oxford – Flexible/Remote

Harvey Nash have partnered with a global business well established within the online gaming/gambling industry who have ambitious growth plans heading into 2025. The company has a wide array of clients ranging from independent gaming studios to the world’s largest online casinos delivered into by teams across UK, Canada, South Africa, and China.

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, identifying issues, and implementing 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.

The team is around 40 heads across IT and operates a flat structure. They tend to go into the office once a month/quarter.

The ideal skillset of the Senior DBA

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

Benefits provided by the clients

A mature, flexible working environment
Strong Bonus Scheme (20% of 1 month's salary paid out every quarter)
Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit.

If you are a MySQL DBA looking for a flexible role and are passionate about developing high-quality software, click APPLY NOW.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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