[RPG] MySQL Database Administrator

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Project – the aim you’ll have

You will be a part of an agile team of Polish and British developers that deliver document management software for clinical research. You’ll join a DevOps and Cloud engineering team as a DBA expert – this is a new role in the team. We’re looking for someone with a very proactive attitude – you’ll create, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot entire database environments. We need a battle-hardened expert that can jump in and manage DB environments!

Position – how you’ll contribute

• Optimise the database server setup from VM config, OS level config to MySQL server settings (i.e. review and remediate MySQL server configuration, resolve replication issues)
• Provide optimised queries for development (in at least MySQL, but preferably T-SQL)
• Pro-actively monitor and intercept issues like slowness and constantly drive down issues
• Provide input around current architecture setup
• Be as a SME for people to reach out around DB queries

Expectations – the experience you need

• At least 3 years’ commercial experience in database administration
• Expertise in the SQL language
• Experience in maintaining and monitoring database performance and configuration via monitoring tools
• Experience in implementing changes, and applying new versions when required
• Experience in data models / architecture / design for relational and non-relational databases
• Good knowledge and experience in using MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, Novicat for MySQL or other data base admin tools

Additional skills – the edge you have

• Being self-sufficient – you will work under general direction from the Head of DevOps and Cloud team
• Being super proactive – if you notice any issues such as rep issues, you’ll identify them yourself and provide a long-term solution
• Ability to learn new things fast
• An open mind and proactive approach
• Communicativeness

Our offer – professional development, personal growth 

• Flexible employment and remote work  
• International projects with leading global clients 
• International business trips  
• Non-corporate atmosphere 
• Language classes 
• Internal & external training 
• Private healthcare and insurance  
• Multisport card 
• Well-being initiatives 

Position at: Software Mind Poland