MySQL Database Administrator

Summary

Join Daxko as a skilled MySQL Database Administrator and take ownership of the performance, availability, security, and scalability of our production and development MySQL environments. You will play a critical role in owning and optimizing MySQL environments, designing robust schemas and data models, managing backups and recovery processes, monitoring system performance, supporting data migrations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires 3–5 years of hands-on MySQL database administration experience in production environments and a strong understanding of MySQL performance tuning. You should be proficient in scripting and automation and comfortable with occasional on-call support. Daxko offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for growth. We are dedicated to a diverse workforce and offer a flexible and remote-friendly work environment.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on MySQL database administration experience in production environments
• Strong understanding of MySQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and execution plans
• Experience with cloud-based database hosting, especially AWS RDS or Aurora for MySQL
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for routine DBA tasks
• Familiarity with clustering, replication, and high-availability configurations
• Comfortable with occasional on-call support (nights/weekends)
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize MySQL environments for key Daxko product lines
• Design robust schemas and data models to support scalable applications
• Manage backups, recovery processes, user permissions, and replication setups
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify bottlenecks
• Support data migrations, imports, and exports across environments
• Work closely with Engineering, QA, and Technical Services teams to ensure database performance meets business needs
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation to support high-availability systems
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing within the DBA team to support all Daxko products

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of MySQL experience supporting multiple applications or product lines
• Exposure to additional database platforms like SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and release management from a DBA perspective
• Familiarity with database security best practices and auditing
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Monthly fitness reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• New-Parent Paid Leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Casual work environments
• Remote work