Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL
Oxford – Flexible/Remote
£60,000-£85,000 + Quarterley Bonus
Harvey Nash have partnered with a global business well established within the online gaming/gambling industry who have ambitious growth plans heading into 2025. The company have a wide array of clients ranging from independent gaming studios to the world’s largest online casinos delivered into by teams across UK, Canada, South Africa, and China.
The successful DBA will design, build, implement, manage and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment. You will implement and oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies whilst monitoring database performance, identify issues, and implement solutions for optimisation. You will collaborate closely with development teams to design and optimise database schemas, queries, and indexes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to MySQL and database management.
The team is around 40 heads across IT and operate a flat structure. They tend to go into the office once a month/quarter.
The ideal skillset of the Senior DBA
Strong experience with MySQL in a DBA capacity
Experience with other database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL)
Understanding of SQL Server, preferably in the context of having ported to MySQL
Experience with high availability solutions such as clustering, replication, and failover
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation would be a bonus
Benefits provided by the clients
A mature, flexible working environment
Strong Bonus Scheme (20% of 1 months salary paid out every quarter)
Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit.
Perk Scheme
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