Senior MySQL Administrator
In Cyclad we work with top international IT companies in order to boost their potential in delivering outstanding, cutting edge technologies that shape the world of the future. Currently, for our client, we are looking for a skilled Senior MySQL Administrator.
You will join a project focused on maintaining and evolving a distributed MySQL database environment that supports critical payment systems. This role combines hands-on database administration with close collaboration with development and QA teams across both on-premise and cloud environments.
Project details
Industry: digital payments and financial services
Location: 100% Remote
Contract Type: B2B
Duration: 3 months (extension possible)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: up to 145 PLN/hour
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain MySQL databases and clustering solutions
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize queries and indexes
Manage backup and recovery processes, including hot backups
Perform database upgrades, patching, and migrations
Collaborate with development teams on schema design, query optimization, and application profiling
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, providing technical support
Implement and enforce database security policies and best practices
Create and maintain technical documentation
Participate in customer-facing technical consultations when needed
Stay up to date with MySQL ecosystem developments and industry best practices
Requirements
Must-have:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a MySQL Database Administrator
Strong knowledge of MySQL architecture, replication, and clustering
Proven experience in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing
Experience with AWS RDS Aurora
Expertise in backup and recovery strategies
Ability to work independently in production environments
Nice-to-have:
Experience with high availability and disaster recovery design
Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python)
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience in customer-facing technical roles or consulting
Knowledge of database security and compliance in regulated environments
What We Offer
Fully remote work environment
Competitive hourly rate (up to 145 PLN/h, B2B)
Opportunity to work on high-impact, global payment systems
Exposure to modern cloud and distributed database technologies
Potential for project extension
Senior MySQL Administrator
Senior MySQL Administrator