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Senior Database Administrator - MySQL

Harvey Nash

Greater London

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GBP 45,000 - 75,000

4 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Database Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to design and manage MySQL databases in a flexible working environment, contributing to the growth of a global business in the online gaming sector. You'll collaborate with development teams to optimize database performance and stay updated with the latest industry trends. If you're eager to take on challenges and make a significant impact in a thriving company, this position is perfect for you.

Flexible working environment

Strong Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity.
Knowledge of high availability solutions and scripting languages.

Design, implement, and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment.
Monitor database performance and implement optimization solutions.

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MS SQL

SQL Server

Clustering

Replication

Failover

Python

Bash

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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 have 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, 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.

The team is around 40 heads across IT and operate 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 months salary paid out every quarter)
Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit.

If you are a MySQL DBA looking for a flexible role and 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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