MySQL Database Administrator

I’m currently working for a global business who are well established within the online gaming/gambling industry and looking to add a talented MySQL Database Administrator to their growing team. The company has been going for over 20 years with their hub being based out of the Oxford office. The company works with some of the biggest global companies in their respective field, from small local businesses to some of the largest online global casinos, and have sites in Canada, South Africa & China.

In this role, you will support the company in switching from SQL Server to MySQL, so having experience across both would be essential. It’s mainly a DBA-focused role, although having a developer understanding or having coded in the past would also be beneficial for this role – ideally in Python. You will build, manage & maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment, implement data/security strategies, and develop best practices across the business for the team to follow.

This company is based in Oxford and requires office working once a month.

Technical Requirements

• Experience working as a MySQL Developer and DBA.
• Comfortable managing database server configurations.
• Ideally have been involved in SQL Server to MySQL migrations.
• Good understanding of architectural design choices.
• Core technologies: MySQL, SQL Server, Linux, Windows, DBA skill set.
• Worked with other database technologies such as PostgreSQL & Oracle.
• Good communication skills to work with international teams.
• Bonus Skills: Python, Bash, AWS.

Salary/Benefits

• 20% of 1 month's salary paid out each quarter.
• 22 days holiday.
• Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit.
• Contributory Pension

If this opportunity is of interest, then please apply and I can give you a call.