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MydbopsDatabase Management

Database Engineer

MySQL

Location

Remote, India

Work type

Remote

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-7 years

Compensation

₹6L - ₹7L per year

Posted

6d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Database Engineer (MySQL) at Mydbops will manage critical MySQL database systems for external customers, focusing on availability and performance. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, optimizing complex SQL queries, and maintaining customer satisfaction through regular communication and engagement.

About Us

As a seasoned industry leader for 8 years in open-source database management, we specialise in providing unparalleled solutions and services for MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TiDB, Cassandra, and more. At Mydbops, we are committed to providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Mydbops takes pride in being a PCI DSS-certified and ISO-certified company, reflecting our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and operational excellence.


Role Overview

You will work in a fast-paced environment where we are responsible for the most critical systems. Our external teams (Customers) count on us to keep their MySQL database running and we are vital to the success of their business. You will troubleshoot and resolve customer issues related to the DB system's availability and performance. You will develop relationships with customers, comprehend and fulfil their needs, and maintain their satisfaction through regular communication and engagement with their environments.


Responsibility

  • The major focus is on handling all the alerts in MDS MySQL.

  • Optimising the complex SQL Queries.

  • On-Demand Query Optimization.

  • Monthly Query optimization assigned (based on customer list).

  • Get into Client calls on Performance issues and other tasks.

  • Reaching the DBE-2 and DBRE's for escalations.

  • Assisting and mentoring the ADBEs.

  • Efficient troubleshooting using MySQL MDS Internal tools.

  • Writing the technical and process documents.

  • Managing the client-based operations documents to ease scheduled & repeated tasks for the database engineering team.


Skills Required

  • Teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

  • Alarm resolution expert.

  • Good in SQL language.

  • Linux commands for day-to-day operations.

  • Kernel tuning and Linux performance tools.

  • Expertise in MySQL backup tools (mysqldump, mydumper/myloader, Xtrabackup, mariabackup).

  • Knowledge on AWS basic operations (log collections, S3 Push, AWS Workspace).

  • Deep Skills in query optimization, index tuning and implementing the database features for SQL optimisation.

  • Polite, friendly and professional; this position requires significant customer interaction and teamwork.

  • Process-oriented and teamwork play a pivotal role.

  • Excellent and strong written and spoken English Communication Skills.

  • Strong work ethic and accepts feedback from others.

  • Strong understanding of MySQL architecture, storage engines (InnoDB, MyISAM), and replication (Binlog Based And GTID).

  • Good understanding of database security practices (users, roles, encryption, authentication mechanisms).

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Experience with monitoring tools such as PMM (Percona Monitoring and Management), Prometheus, Grafana.


Good to Have (Optional but Preferred): Experience with AWS RDS/Aurora MySQL.


Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.

  • Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career.

  • A collaborative work environment with a supportive team.


Job Details

  • Job Type: Full-time opportunity

  • Work Days - 6 days

  • Work time: Rotational shift

  • Mode of Employment - Work From Home

Updated 6d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

MySQL • 1+ yrs
SQL • 1+ yrs
Linux • 1+ yrs
Query Optimization • 1+ yrs
Troubleshooting • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
AWS • 1+ yrs
PMM • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-7 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

IT & System Administration
Software Engineering

Industries

Technology & IT
Software & SaaS

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

₹6L - ₹7L per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyINR
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationRemote, India
Work typeRemote
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalLow1/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Mydbops

Team size

Growing team

Location

Remote, India

As a seasoned industry leader for 8 years in open-source database management, Mydbops specialises in providing unparalleled solutions and services for MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, TiDB, Cassandra, and more. The company is committed to providing exceptional service, building lasting relationships with customers, and maintaining the highest standards of security and operational excellence, being PCI DSS-certified and ISO-certified.

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