Description

Year of Exp- 5 to 7 Yrs

Location- Bangalore

Requirements

Job Description

Required experience range : 5- 8 Years
Expected joining timeline: Within a Month
Work Model: Onsite
Detailed SQL/DBA skill requirements: Find below the JD

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MySQL Database Administrator to join our

dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the architecture, deployment,

management, and optimization of our critical MySQL database environments. You will play

a key role in ensuring the high availability, performance, and scalability of our data

infrastructure, with a particular focus on deployments within Kubernetes.

What You'll Do:

MySQL Expertise:

Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and performant MySQL clusters on

Kubernetes clusters/Container platforms in production and non-production environments.

Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades for MySQL.
Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies for MySQL (e.g., Mysql

Enterprise Backup, mysqldump).

Monitor MySQL health, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving

issues.

Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning for MySQL.
Manage user access, security, and data encryption for MySQL.
Troubleshoot complex MySQL-related incidents, performing root cause analysis.
Lead Life Cycle Management for MySQL DB product.
Lead projects in the DB space. Plan, design, execution, monitoring and control, drive the

closure, articulate project stages, resolve dependencies etc.

Kubernetes Integration (Highly Desirable):

Manage MySQL deployments on Kubernetes platforms.
Automate MySQL deployment, scaling, and management tasks on Kubernetes.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Understand and implement best practices for running stateful applications on

Kubernetes.

Leadership & Mentorship:

Act as a subject matter expert for MySQL, providing technical guidance and mentorship to

junior DBAs and development teams.

Drive the adoption of database best practices, standards, and automation initiatives.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and problem-solving sessions.
Contribute to strategic planning for database infrastructure and technology roadmaps.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with development, operations, and SRE teams to ensure seamless

application and database integration.

Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical database systems.
Document database architecture, procedures, and runbooks.

Additional Database Knowledge (Advantageous):

Experience working with at least one other NoSQL database technology such as

Couchbase is an added advantage.

Experience with Elasticsearch.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) for Elasticsearch

and database metrics.What You'll Bring:

Mandatory: 5 to 8 years of progressive experience as a Database Administrator, with at

least 3+ years specifically focused on MySQL.

Mandatory: Deep expertise in MySQL architecture, query optimization, replication (e.g.,

asynchronous, semi-synchronous, Group Replication), and administration.

Proven experience with MySQL backup and recovery strategies and tools (e.g., MEB,

mysqldump, point-in-time recovery).

Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices for MySQL.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex

technical concepts clearly.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or

equivalent practical experience).

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Required experience range : 5- 8 Years
Expected joining timeline: Within a Month
Work Model: Onsite
Detailed SQL/DBA skill requirements: Find below the JD

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MySQL Database Administrator to join our

dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the architecture, deployment,

management, and optimization of our critical MySQL database environments. You will play

a key role in ensuring the high availability, performance, and scalability of our data

infrastructure, with a particular focus on deployments within Kubernetes.

What You'll Do:

MySQL Expertise:

Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and performant MySQL clusters on

Kubernetes clusters/Container platforms in production and non-production environments.

Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades for MySQL.
Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies for MySQL (e.g., Mysql

Enterprise Backup, mysqldump).

Monitor MySQL health, performance, and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving

issues.

Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning for MySQL.
Manage user access, security, and data encryption for MySQL.
Troubleshoot complex MySQL-related incidents, performing root cause analysis.
Lead Life Cycle Management for MySQL DB product.
Lead projects in the DB space. Plan, design, execution, monitoring and control, drive the

closure, articulate project stages, resolve dependencies etc.

Kubernetes Integration (Highly Desirable):

Manage MySQL deployments on Kubernetes platforms.
Automate MySQL deployment, scaling, and management tasks on Kubernetes.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Understand and implement best practices for running stateful applications on

Kubernetes.

Leadership & Mentorship:

Act as a subject matter expert for MySQL, providing technical guidance and mentorship to

junior DBAs and development teams.

Drive the adoption of database best practices, standards, and automation initiatives.
Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and problem-solving sessions.
Contribute to strategic planning for database infrastructure and technology roadmaps.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with development, operations, and SRE teams to ensure seamless

application and database integration.

Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical database systems.
Document database architecture, procedures, and runbooks.

Additional Database Knowledge (Advantageous):

Experience working with at least one other NoSQL database technology such as

Couchbase is an added advantage.

Experience with Elasticsearch.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) for Elasticsearch

and database metrics.What You'll Bring:

Mandatory: 5 to 8 years of progressive experience as a Database Administrator, with at

least 3+ years specifically focused on MySQL.

Mandatory: Deep expertise in MySQL architecture, query optimization, replication (e.g.,

asynchronous, semi-synchronous, Group Replication), and administration.

Proven experience with MySQL backup and recovery strategies and tools (e.g., MEB,

mysqldump, point-in-time recovery).

Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices for MySQL.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex

technical concepts clearly.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or

equivalent practical experience).

What we offer

Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.

Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.

Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.

Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world's largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.

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