Lead Database Administrator

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. Take complete, hands-on ownership of daily database operations, including backup management, resolving slow-running queries, and performance tuning .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United Kingdom, United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced administration of MySQL in production environments, with a strong focus on performance tuning, database security, and automation. Capable of leading database operations, mentoring engineers, and effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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Advanced MySQL AdministrationLinux System AdministrationDatabase Performance TuningPython AutomationDatabase Migration Strategies

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Hard Skills

MySQLDatabase Performance TuningQuery OptimizationReplication SetupDisaster RecoveryDatabase MonitoringSchema OptimizationAutomation ScriptingDatabase SecurityDatabase Upgrades

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingDelegation

Tools & Technologies

JiraSSL/TLS EncryptionAudit LoggingBackup ManagementMonitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

SaaS EnvironmentChange ManagementProduction Database InfrastructureDatabase EscalationTechnical Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxMySQLPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take complete, hands-on ownership of daily database operations, including backup management, resolving slow-running queries, and performance tuning
Design, secure, and maintain underlying Linux servers supporting distributed databases
Plan, manage, and deliver database upgrades and migrations
Create step-by-step execution plans and communicate technical considerations and business impacts to non-technical stakeholders
Scope incoming work, delegate appropriately, and act as the definitive database escalation point
Measure and optimise system performance
Lead automation of database platform management and monitoring
Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and stakeholders to meet database needs and improve deployment testability
Document procedures, best practices, and troubleshooting steps
Plan, prioritise, and estimate tasks using Jira
Provide critical database support during and outside normal business hours
Mentor and coach engineers on database design, optimisation, and migration strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced administration of MySQL in production environments, on-premise or in the cloud
Strong Linux system administration and networking awareness
Experience as the sole or lead owner for large production database infrastructure within a SaaS environment
Demonstrable accountability for database availability and performance
Experience coordinating with external technical stakeholders and adhering to light change management processes
Advanced experience configuring and troubleshooting MySQL replication setups, including primary-replica, multi-master, and GTID
Ability to resolve replication lag, manage failovers, and execute disaster recovery plans
Working understanding of database monitoring tools, thresholds, and response mechanics
Deep expertise in query tuning, slow query analysis, and schema optimisation, including normalisation, partitioning, query rewrites, and indexing strategies
Proven track record executing minimal-downtime upgrades and complex migrations
Highly skilled in Python and/or Bash automation and version-controlled scripting
Experience securing database infrastructure through SSL/TLS encryption, user access control, audit logging, and automated backup encryption
Openness to learn required technologies
Interest in development, new technologies, and innovation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off Policy – Take the time you need
Enhanced parental leave (16 weeks for birth parent, 8 weeks for non-birth parent at full pay)
Regular company events and activities
Robust Company Sponsored Health & Welfare Benefits
401k Plan – 4% employee match
Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program
Flexible work environment