MySQL DBA (EMEA) at Percona

Morowali, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Database Administration, Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience working with Relational Databases
  • Understanding of Linux OS basics
  • Proficient in shell usage (bash): commands such as less, nano, vim, grep, cd, df, top, ls, etc
  • Can use SSH to connect to remote systems with a password and public/private keys
  • Understanding of concepts like IO, load, CPU, RAM, and disk usage
  • Familiar with automation concepts to speed up workflows
  • Basic knowledge of InnoDB internals
  • Basic knowledge of Performance Schema
  • Ability to optimize queries
  • Experience with tools from the Percona Toolkit or similar to execute tasks
  • Deep understanding of replication and replication models, including GTID
  • Skilled in troubleshooting problems in a MySQL environment
  • Knowledgeable in backup solutions and strategies
  • Familiar with high availability (HA) solutions and strategies
  • Knowledge of virtually synchronous replication technologies like PXC and InnoDB Group Replication
  • Ability to independently assess customer/environmental impact
  • Execute approved change management and implementation plans
  • Adhere to incident handling processes
  • Resolve issues by following runbooks
  • Strong written communication skills in English
  • Ability to write clear and concise technical reports
  • Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and customers
  • Capable of communicating complex information to both staff and customers in a straightforward manner
  • Positive, helpful, and supportive attitude
  • Strong desire to learn and expand knowledge of DBMSs
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to contribute to improving operational processes
  • Access to a reliable high-speed internet connection

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues related to DB systems' availability and performance
  • Develop relationships with customers, comprehend and fulfill their needs, and maintain their satisfaction through regular communication and engagement with their environments
  • Perform technical work that requires planning and scheduling to ensure the best possible solution is delivered on time
  • React to incidents and provide solutions aiming at maintaining environmental improvements
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where we are responsible for the company’s most critical systems
  • Work remotely; some travel required for internal meetings
  • EMEA shift - 6:00am - 2:00am (in UTC)
  • On-call duty during weekends - 12h on Saturday and 12h on Sunday once a month
  • Some flexibility in availability for internal meetings

Skills

MySQL
Linux
Bash
SSH
InnoDB
Performance Schema
Percona Toolkit
Replication
Query Optimization
Shell Scripting

Percona

Open-source database software and services

About Percona

Percona specializes in open-source database software and services, focusing on systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. The company enhances these databases to improve their speed and reliability, catering to over 3,000 clients globally, from small startups to large enterprises in various sectors such as technology, finance, and e-commerce. Percona's business model combines free open-source software with paid services, including consulting to optimize database performance and managed services for complete database management. They also offer Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM), a free tool for monitoring database performance. Percona stands out in the database management market due to its dual offering of free and paid solutions, making it a valuable partner for organizations that depend on effective data management.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Automated upgrades in PostgreSQL may cause compatibility issues for existing users.
Partnership with Lyrid could increase competition in the cloud-native database market.
New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts unsettling existing clients.

Differentiation

Percona uniquely supports both MySQL and MongoDB on traditional and cloud platforms.
They offer a mix of free open-source software and paid services for databases.
Percona is recognized for its expertise in database optimization and management.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-native solutions boosts Percona's open-source platform innovation.
Multi-cloud adoption presents opportunities for enhanced database management solutions.
AI-driven optimization tools offer potential for integration into Percona's products.

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