MYSQL Database Administrator

MySQL Database Administrator (6+ Years)

Location:

Coimbatore
Immediate Joiners Preferred
Work Mode:  Onsite

Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled  Senior MySQL Database Administrator  with strong experience in  MySQL database management and Azure Cloud environments . The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability of MySQL databases across on-premise and Azure-hosted infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
Administer, manage, and support  MySQL databases  across production, staging, and development environments.
Design, implement, and maintain  MySQL databases on Azure  (Azure VMs, Azure Storage, backups, and monitoring).
Perform  database backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning , including Azure-based DR strategies.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot  MySQL replication  (Master–Slave, GTID-based replication).
Optimize database performance through  query tuning, indexing, schema optimization, and MySQL configuration tuning .
Monitor database health, capacity, and growth using  Azure monitoring/logging tools .
Ensure  database security , access controls, encryption, and compliance best practices in Azure.
Collaborate with application, Dev Ops, and infrastructure teams to support deployments, migrations, and issue resolution.
Support  cloud migration initiatives  from on-premise MySQL to Azure where applicable.
Document database architecture, procedures, and operational guidelines.

Skills Required
Primary Skills
Strong hands-on experience as a  MySQL DBA
MySQL installation, configuration, and upgrades
Backup & recovery strategies
Replication (Master–Slave, GTID)
Performance tuning & troubleshooting

Cloud & Secondary Skills (Good to Have / Preferred)
Azure Cloud experience  (MySQL on Azure VMs, storage, networking, monitoring)
Exposure to Azure security best practices
Scripting knowledge ( Shell / Python ) for automation
Experience working with high-availability and DR setups

✅ Requirements
6+ years  of hands-on experience as a MySQL Database Administrator
Experience managing databases in  Azure Cloud environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills
Good communication and documentation abilities
Immediate joiners preferred
Willingness to work  onsite from Coimbatore