Panasatech
Data Base Administrator (DBA MySQL/PostgreSQL 8+ years -Consultant) Job ID: 2692
Panasatech, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in MySQL 8+ and PostgreSQL. The DBA will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and performance optimization of large-scale database systems. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in high-availability environments, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and database security best practices.
Key Responsibilities
· • Design, install, configure, and maintain MySQL 8+ and PostgreSQL database systems across development, staging, and production environments.
· • Architect and implement high availability, clustering, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
· • Monitor database performance, proactively identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization strategies (indexes, queries, caching).
· • Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance by implementing database access controls, encryption, and backup strategies.
· • Troubleshoot complex database issues, conduct root cause analysis, and provide permanent resolutions.
· • Collaborate with application and DevOps teams to optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
· • Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems for database health and performance.
· • Manage scaling strategies to support large-scale, high-volume applications.
· • Document standards, procedures, and guidelines for database management and disaster recovery.
· • Stay updated with the latest database features, tools, and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
· • 8+ years of professional experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in large-scale environments.
· • Strong expertise in MySQL 8+ and PostgreSQL administration.
· • Hands-on experience with replication and clustering (e.g., MySQL Group Replication, Patroni, pgPool, etc.).
· • Proficiency in performance tuning (query optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning).
· • Experience with backup & recovery tools (Percona XtraBackup, pgBackRest, WAL archiving).
· • Knowledge of high availability & disaster recovery (HAProxy, Failover strategies).
· • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, etc.) is a plus.
· • Experience with cloud-based DB services (AWS RDS, Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL).
· • Proven capacity planning, scaling strategies, and experience with large-volume transaction systems.
· • Strong understanding of database security best practices (encryption, auditing, role-based access).
· • Proficiency in Linux system administration related to database hosting.
· • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation.
· • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Preferred Qualifications
· • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
· • Certifications in MySQL, PostgreSQL, or cloud database technologies.
· • Exposure to Data Warehousing, BI, or Big Data platforms.
· • Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM), or Zabbix.
Soft Skills
· • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
· • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
· • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
· • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
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