Open Source Database Administrator

Open Source Database Administrator REMOTE GC/USC

MariaDB/MySQL & PostgreSQL DBA (5+ yrs) with strong Linux admin, HA/DR solutions (Galera, Patroni, Pacemaker), performance tuning, scripting (Bash/Python/Ansible), monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana), and bonus experience in NewSQL (TiDB, CockroachDB, Yugabyte, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support HA/DR solutions for MariaDB and Postgres environments.
• Manage database clusters, replication, backup/restore, failover, and monitoring.
• Optimize query performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure database uptime.
• Work closely with engineering teams to support application integration and scalability.
• Implement automation for provisioning, patching, and upgrades in Linux-based environments.
• Maintain documentation, best practices, and security standards for database operations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a DBA with a focus on MariaDB/MySQL and Postgres.
• Strong hands-on skills in Linux system administration.
• Proven experience implementing HA/DR solutions (Galera Cluster, Patroni, Pacemaker/Corosync, etc.).
• Familiarity with TiDB or other distributed SQL databases is a strong plus.
• Other NEW SQL tools besides TiDB are CockroachDB, Yugabyte, Clustrix, MemSQL.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Percona Monitoring, etc.).
• Scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or Ansible) for automation.
• Solid understanding of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.

Salary:

Salary: USD 90000 - 120000 per year

Experience:

Experience: 5 years required