MySQL Database Administrator Job at KAYAK (Cambridge)

MySQL Database Administrator

KAYAK is seeking a MySQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize database ...

Location

United States , Concord

Salary:

Not provided

KAYAK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1+ years experience working with MySQL in a 24x7 web facing environment
1+ years experience working with PostgreSQL in a 24x7 web facing environment
Linux skills, 1+ years (Redhat/CentOS preferred)
Experience troubleshooting and remediating poorly performing queries
Strong understanding of database backup and recovery strategies
Ability to document work and share knowledge with other team members
Ability to work with developers to troubleshoot and remediate challenging database problems
Strong oral and written English communication skills
Ability to thrive in a hybrid working model, working at least three office days per week

Job Responsibility

Assist the database operations team to support the monitoring, availability and performance of database systems and related services
Manage account creation, privileges, backups, infrastructure automation configuration and bash scripts
Work with engineering teams to implement solutions and fixes as well as advise on best practices
Participate in on-call pager rotation
Track release notes and conduct upgrades to guarantee that the most recent security and bug fixes are applied
Assist in the design, development and documentation of services to support database infrastructure

What we offer

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development

Fulltime

MySQL Database Administrator

The MySQL Database Administrator role is based in Berlin, Germany, at KAYAK, par...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

KAYAK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1+ years experience working with MySQL in a 24x7 web facing environment
1+ years experience working with PostgreSQL in a 24x7 web facing environment
Linux skills, 1+ years (Redhat/CentOS preferred)
Experience troubleshooting and remediating poorly performing queries
Strong understanding of database backup and recovery strategies
Ability to document work and share knowledge with other team members
Ability to work with developers to troubleshoot and remediate challenging database problems
Strong oral and written English communication skills
Ability to thrive in a hybrid working model, working at least three office days per week

Job Responsibility

Assist the database operations team to support the monitoring, availability and performance of database systems and related services
Manage account creation, privileges, backups, infrastructure automation configuration and bash scripts
Work with engineering teams to implement solutions and fixes as well as advise on best practices
Participate in on-call pager rotation
Track release notes and conduct upgrades to guarantee that the most recent security and bug fixes are applied
Assist in the design, development and documentation of services to support database infrastructure

What we offer

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

We’re hiring a pragmatic Senior Database Administrator to own the health, perfor...

Location

United Kingdom , Remote

Salary:

Not provided

Equals Group PLC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong practical experience with MySQL / Aurora MySQL administration at production scale (schema design, replication, failover)
Proven ability to profile and tune queries and indexes (EXPLAIN, slow-query analysis, query rewriting)
Solid knowledge of backup & recovery strategies for Aurora (snapshots, continuous backups/PITR) and tested restore experience
Experience with monitoring and alerting for databases (CloudWatch, Performance Insights, slow-query logs) and acting on alarms
Comfortable scripting/automation (Bash, Python, or similar) to build health checks, runbooks and operational tooling
good Linux fundamentals
A role model for our values: Make it happen
Succeed together
Be the customer
Go beyond

Job Responsibility

Monitor cluster health and alerts (CloudWatch / Performance Insights / slow-query), investigate anomalies and act on incidents
Diagnose and optimise slow queries and problematic transactions: use EXPLAIN, rewrite queries, and add/remove indexes as needed
Ensure backups, snapshots and PITR are configured and tested
maintain and exercise recovery/runbook procedures
Perform capacity planning, sizing and maintenance (patches, minor version upgrades, failover drills) to keep performance and availability targets
Automate routine checks and reports (index coverage, long-running queries, replica lag, space usage) and produce actionable recommendations for engineering teams

What we offer

A competitive salary benchmarked against a peer group
25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - £250 towards the cost of learning & development
Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere
GetActive with Aviva - Health and Wellbeing discounts on services and products
Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers
Bupa Private Healthcare
Free Eye Test and £50 up to the cost of glasses
EAP Service - Mental Health Services
Life Assurance Policy - x3 annual salary

Fulltime

Senior Database Administrator

Looking for an experienced and highly skilled Database Administrator to lead the...

Location

Turkey , Istanbul

Salary:

Not provided

Zoolatech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in database administration roles, with a strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database systems
Expert knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Strong SQL and query tuning skills, experience with database optimization techniques
Strong understanding of data security and privacy best practices and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA
Experience with database backup and disaster recovery planning and implementation
Familiarity with cloud-based database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL Database
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding workflows, semantic search and hybrid search strategies
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, development, and implementation of database systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to industry best practices
Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and other techniques to ensure efficient data access and system response times
Implement and maintain data security measures, including access controls, data encryption, and regular security audits
Develop and maintain database backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring the availability and integrity of our data assets
Monitor database systems for performance issues, proactively identifying and resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and software developers to integrate database solutions with data pipelines, analytics platforms, and software applications
Mentor and guide junior database administrators, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team
Stay current on emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices, identifying opportunities for their application within the data infrastructure

What we offer

Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work (home/office)
Sick Days
Sport/Insurance Compensation
Holidays Day Off
English Classes
Training Compensation
Transportation compensation

Senior Database Administrator

Looking for an experienced and highly skilled Database Administrator to lead the...

Location

Poland , Wroclaw

Salary:

Not provided

Zoolatech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in database administration roles, with a strong understanding of relational and NoSQL database systems
Expert knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Strong SQL and query tuning skills, experience with database optimization techniques
Strong understanding of data security and privacy best practices and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA
Experience with database backup and disaster recovery planning and implementation
Familiarity with cloud-based database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL Database
Familiarity with vector databases and embedding workflows, semantic search and hybrid search strategies
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, development, and implementation of database systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to industry best practices
Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and other techniques to ensure efficient data access and system response times
Implement and maintain data security measures, including access controls, data encryption, and regular security audits
Develop and maintain database backup and disaster recovery plans, ensuring the availability and integrity of our data assets
Monitor database systems for performance issues, proactively identifying and resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and software developers to integrate database solutions with data pipelines, analytics platforms, and software applications
Mentor and guide junior database administrators, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team
Stay current on emerging database technologies, trends, and best practices, identifying opportunities for their application within the data infrastructure

What we offer

Paid Vacation
Sick Days
Sport/Insurance Compensation
English Classes
Charity
Training Compensation

MySQL Database Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented MySQL Database Engineer to join a t...

Location

United States , Cedar Rapids

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related field
Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server is essential
Demonstrable skills in MySQL are necessary
Knowledge and experience in Optimization is a must
Familiarity with Configuration Management is required
Proven experience in Database Administration is essential
Demonstrable skills in Database Development are necessary.

Job Responsibility

Design, install, and configure MySQL database systems to support application needs while ensuring high availability and optimal performance
Create, manage, and optimize database schema, indexes, and queries to support development and analytics teams
Conduct database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard mission-critical data assets
Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks or errors using profiling and diagnostic tools
Implement best practices for database optimization, including indexing strategies, caching solutions, and query refinement
Troubleshoot slow SQL queries, optimize server configurations, and implement performance tuning changes
Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to database environments as necessary to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure system robustness
Oversee database migrations when applying schema changes or moving data to new environments
Implement and enforce database access controls to maintain data security and prevent unauthorized use
Develop and adhere to database backup, corruption recovery, and incident response plans

What we offer

Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits
Free online training
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Enrollment in company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

Fulltime

Database Administrator

This role involves modernizing and managing databases by migrating data to the c...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in database administration and design
Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including cloud migration and management
Expertise in Linux technologies and relational database systems such as MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server
Advanced skills in database optimization and performance tuning
Strong knowledge of PowerBI for reporting and business intelligence
Experience with cluster analysis and configuration management
Demonstrated ability to work with in-house, custom-built applications
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Design and implement efficient database structures to support business needs
Perform advanced data queries and mining to provide actionable insights
Optimize database performance through tuning and troubleshooting
Migrate data to Azure cloud while ensuring seamless integration with Linux-based on-premises systems
Collaborate with team members to improve data accessibility and reliability
Utilize PowerBI for creating data visualizations and generating reports
Conduct cluster analysis and apply configuration management techniques
Oversee database administration tasks, ensuring data security and compliance
Work closely with in-house applications to ensure database compatibility and efficiency
Provide technical support and mentorship to team members as needed

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

AWS Database Administrator

Ivy Partners is a Swiss consulting firm that supports companies in their strateg...

Location

Portugal , Porto

Salary:

Not provided

IVY Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Maths, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Excel in problem-solving and can work independently with little supervision
Effectively liaise with differing levels of staff within an organization and are a committed team player
Motivated to advance in your role, are a self-starter, can manage your workload to meet deadlines, and share your knowledge willingly
Prepared to work in shifts (covering 10-hour shifts, 5 days a week) and participate in an on-call rotation approximately one week per month
English proficiency (B2)

Job Responsibility

Install and configure various database types, focusing primarily on AWS technologies including RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and MySQL
Enhance database performance through fine tuning and query optimization
Manage database workloads efficiently
Extend your expertise by potentially working with additional AWS services such as S3, IAM, Lambda, and CloudWatch
Participate in international projects and have a say in technological decisions

What we offer

Supportive environment where everyone is valued through training and opportunities for growth both in Switzerland and internationally
Building a relationship based on transparency, professionalism, and commitment
Combine technology and creativity to achieve high-impact digital transformations
Strive to make a positive impact

Fulltime

MySQL Database Administrator

KAYAK

Location:
United Kingdom , Cambridge

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

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