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Remote Database Administrator - Cloud - MariaDB plc
Database Administrator
Remote Database Administrator responsible for designing, deploying, and managing MariaDB/MySQL instances in public‑cloud environments, automating operations, and ensuring high performance, availability, and security.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, provision, and maintain MariaDB/MySQL clusters on AWS (RDS, Aurora) and other public‑cloud platforms.
- Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies to meet SLA requirements.
- Ensure security compliance through patch management, backup/recovery planning, and access control.
- Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and schema evolution.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering MariaDB or MySQL in Linux‑based, cloud environments.
- Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, RDS, Aurora) and related networking/storage concepts.
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring.
- Deep understanding of database performance tuning, replication, and high‑availability architectures.
- Experience with backup/recovery solutions, security best practices, and incident response.