Database Engineer (MySQL)

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

The Database Engineer (MySQL) is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the integrity and performance of the company's database systems. Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining high availability infrastructure, database replication management, backup and recovery procedures, performance optimization, capacity planning, monitoring, and documentation. This role ensures the reliability and efficiency of the database infrastructure, supporting seamless application data ecosystems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills, and diligent documentation practices. Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining high-availability database systems, designing database systems aligning with application needs, defining user profiles and data dissemination, configuring replication strategies, managing data backups and recovery, mitigating downtime, optimizing query response times, knowledge sharing within the team, providing data management support, enforcing database policies, conducting security tests, monitoring performance, applying updates, staying updated on database technologies, generating reports, and providing 24/7 support for critical systems.
Must have:
  • 3+ years MySQL experience
  • Database design & optimization
  • Backup/recovery & security expertise
  • High availability infrastructure
  • SQL proficiency
  • Replication management
Good to have:
  • Experience with other RDBMS (SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
  • Experience in i-gaming or e-commerce
Perks:
  • Great career development opportunities
  • Hybrid working model
  • International Health Insurance
  • Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
  • Birthday Day Off
  • Me Time - 1 day off per year

Job Details

Description

The Database Engineer (MySQL) role carries the pivotal responsibility of overseeing and preserving the integrity and performance of the company's intricate database systems. This multifaceted role encompasses a spectrum of critical tasks, including the establishment and maintenance of high availability infrastructure, meticulous database replication management, robust backup and recovery procedures, precise performance optimization, astute capacity planning, vigilant monitoring, and comprehensive documentation.

As a Database Engineer within our organization, you will play an integral role in ensuring the reliability, resilience, and efficiency of our database infrastructure. Your contributions will be central to the seamless functioning of our application data ecosystems, enhancing our ability to deliver high-quality services to our clients and stakeholders.

This role stands as a linchpin in our technology landscape, requiring a blend of technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and diligent documentation practices to maintain the health and vitality of our database systems.

Responsibilities

    • Construct and uphold database systems characterized by superior availability and quality, tailored to the specific requirements of individual applications.
    • Devise and execute database designs in alignment with the information needs and different perspectives
    • Define user profiles and facilitate the dissemination of data to the appropriate recipients in a suitable format and with promptness.
    • Configure diverse database replication strategies to ensure seamless data synchronization.
    • Utilize high-speed transaction recovery methods and proficiently manage data backups.
    • Efficiently mitigate database downtime while optimizing parameters for swift query response times.
    • Facilitate the transfer of knowledge within the team to foster collective expertise.
    • Provide proactive and reactive support for data management, ensuring data security, privacy, and integrity.
    • Establish, enforce, and meticulously document database policies, procedures, and standards.
    • Regularly conduct tests and evaluations to safeguard data security and maintain data integrity.
    • Vigilantly monitor database performance, implement necessary modifications, and apply updates and patches as required.
    • Stay well-informed about emerging database technologies.
    • Generate on-demand reports as requested by business users.
    • Offer 24x7 support for critical production systems, participating in an on-call rotation schedule when necessary.

Requirements

    • A minimum of three years of experience in the field, with a preference for experience in organizations operating within industries such as i-gaming or e-commerce.
    • Proficiency in MySQL open-source database technologies is essential. Familiarity with other relational database management systems (RDBMSs) like Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL is considered advantageous.
    • Hands-on experience working with database standards and managing latency-sensitive user applications.
    • Excellent expertise in data backup, recovery, security, data integrity, and SQL.
    • Competence in database design, documentation, and coding practices.
    • Prior exposure to Database Administrator case tools, both frontend and backend, as well as familiarity with third-party database tools.
    • Strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues effectively.
    • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well in a team and adapt to different approaches.
    • Strong organizational and independent work planning skills.
    • Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Benefits

  • Great career development opportunities
  • Hybrid working model
  • International Health Insurance
  • Health and Wellbeing Package (350 EUR per year)
  • Birthday Day Off
  • Me Time - 1 day off per year

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About The Company

We are an award-winning iGaming platform and sportsbook provider supplying industry-leading solutions to our partners and their players. We specialise in helping online and land-based operators expand their iGaming and sports betting business on a global scale, focusing on innovation and customisation to power localised customer experiences and intimate user journeys. As a regulated markets specialist, we offer compliant entry into 36+ complex regulated markets around the world.


Our powerful iGaming platform is built to be scalable, open and user-centric, rapidly integrating with our partners' existing tech and preferred third parties. It provides a personalised user experience through our suite of real-time marketing tools, real-time data, and real-time rules engine, allowing our partners to build their own automated bespoke rules, without the need for coding knowledge.


Our sportsbook is built mobile-first and provides a premium player experience through our Bet builder, comprehensive Live betting capabilities and Player props. Our partners benefit from tailored odds, personalised margins, and risk management strategy, increasing the players’ personalised experience. Our partners benefit from an in-house trading team available 24/7 through direct communication channels, delivering unparalleled agility and service to all our partners, around the clock.


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