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MySQL Database Administrator

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KAYAK

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United States , Concord

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Job Description:

KAYAK is seeking a MySQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize database operations within a hybrid working model. You will contribute to designing, developing, and supporting database services while collaborating with diverse global teams.

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

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

Nice to have:

  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting MySQL active/active ring replication
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience with Vertica
  • Experience using Puppet IT automation software
  • Experience with Atlassian Jira
  • Experience with source code management git/GitHub
  • Scripting skills Ruby/Python/Perl/bash or equivalent
  • Understanding of networking concepts TCP/IP, DNS, LAN, WAN, etc
  • Experience working with Amazon AWS
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
  • Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Competitive retirement and health plans
  • Free lunch 2 days per week
  • Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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