Database Administrator – Cloud

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct DBA activities remotely for clients globally

• Automate a variety of DBA functions

• Establish monitoring and other operations on client servers

• Perform regular health assessments and report findings on client systems

• Engage with the community through blogging and other social media platforms

• Assist the MariaDB team in developing tools and enhancements for MariaDB

• Contribute to the refinement of practices and standard methodologies for the Remote DBA team

• Availability for on-call duties as necessary to uphold customer SLAs

• Manage SkySQL clients across various cloud environments

• Provide coverage during assigned schedules

• Preference for a Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs work shift

• Willingness to travel internationally for company-related meetings

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong commitment to customer service and technical problem-solving

• Proficient in MariaDB/MySQL and associated tools

• Familiarity with SQL query writing and optimization techniques

• Understanding of database design, administration, development, or architecture

• Knowledge of various high availability environments and technologies

• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

• Persistence in customer communication and follow-up

• Comfortable working remotely (equipment will be provided)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Experience with at least one columnar database platform

• Prior experience with database proxying technology

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k)

• 25 days of paid annual leave (in addition to holidays)

• Equipment provided

• Flexible work arrangements