MySQL Database Administrator

About the role

We are looking for an experienced MySQL Database Administrator to join our growing cloud operations organization. In this role, you will work closely with Operations and Development teams to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical, scalable databases. You will be responsible for database performance, availability, and automation, while also supporting modernization efforts into cloud-based database environments. Responsibilities Design, build, and administer highly available and performant MySQL databases. Support production databases across global data centers. Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot MySQL replication and clustering. Provide database reports and queries for internal stakeholders. Perform performance tuning, backup/recovery, and proactive monitoring. Troubleshoot complex database issues to maintain system availability. Automate database tasks using scripting (Python, Shell, or Bash). Document database designs, processes, and operational guidelines. Follow change management processes for production environments. 5+ years of overall professional experience, including 3+ years of hands-on MySQL administration . Experience with GCP (preferred) or AWS cloud database technologies. Strong understanding of MySQL implementation, performance tuning, and replication (master-master). Proficiency with MySQL administration tools and monitoring performance indicators (IO, CPU, queries). Experience writing SQL queries, including for reporting and analytics. Solid knowledge of Linux for database administration. Scripting skills in Python (preferred), Shell, or Bash . Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Nice to have: Exposure to SQL Server administration. Data warehouse experience (e.g., Google BigQuery). Familiarity with automation tools for database provisioning and monitoring. We offer: Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth. Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, language courses, and a relocation program. Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work. Growth Mindset: reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment programs, internal mobility and internship opportunities. Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries. Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be a part of a dynamic, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events. Social Sustainability Values: join our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. Miratech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. Miratech helps visionaries change the world. We are a global IT services and consulting company that brings together enterprise and start-up innovation. Today, we support digital transformation for some of the world's largest enterprises. By partnering with both large and small players, we stay at the leading edge of technology, remain nimble even as a global leader, and create technology that helps our clients further enhance their business. We are a values-driven organization and our culture of Relentless Performance has enabled over 99% of Miratech 's engagements to succeed by meeting or exceeding our scope, schedule, and/or budget objectives since our inception in 1989. Miratech has coverage across 5 continents and operates in over 25 countries around the world. Miratech retains nearly 1000 full-time professionals, and our annual growth rate exceeds 25%. Originally posted on Himalayas