Remote MySQL Database Administrator

Introduction: Shape the Foundation of Digital Reliability

Can your expertise turn database complexity into seamless performance? As a Remote MySQL Database Administrator, you’ll architect solutions that empower global teams and ensure data flows securely and efficiently—no matter where you work from. Every optimization, backup, and strategic decision you make will directly fuel how businesses deliver products, support users, and scale new innovations.

The Impact You’ll Make

Your daily work won’t just maintain the status quo—it’ll drive transformation. You’ll design, implement, and maintain MySQL environments that enable teams to innovate boldly, knowing that their data is resilient and accessible. You’ll spot inefficiencies before they become problems, streamline migrations with zero data loss, and elevate every user’s experience by ensuring speed, stability, and security at every layer. With $101,656 annually, you’re recognized not just for technical skill but for the lasting impact your work delivers across the organization.

Core Responsibilities

Optimize for Performance and Security

You’ll analyze slow queries, refactor schemas, and fine-tune configurations so applications run at peak efficiency—whether they’re powering an e-commerce checkout or crunching analytics for product teams. Security isn’t just a checklist here; you’ll implement robust encryption, user privileges, and real-time monitoring to safeguard mission-critical data.

Empower Teams Across the Globe

Your guidance will help engineering, analytics, and support teams deliver results faster. Through well-documented playbooks and hands-on troubleshooting, you’ll transform complex database issues into clear, actionable steps, supporting both seasoned developers and new teammates alike. You make knowledge sharing part of your daily rhythm, ensuring nobody is left behind.

Lead Migrations and Upgrades

You’ll chart the path for zero-downtime migrations and version upgrades, orchestrating every phase with transparent communication and meticulous planning. When it’s time to move data or overhaul architecture, your leadership means business continuity never skips a beat.

Elevate Data Integrity and Recovery

From multi-region backups to automated failover systems, you’ll put strategies in place that guarantee resilience. Your expertise ensures that every byte of data is protected, recoverable, and compliant with evolving privacy standards.

Drive Automation and Process Excellence

Repetitive tasks don’t faze you—instead, you build scripts and automation pipelines that free up time for deeper work. Your initiatives drive continuous improvement, transforming manual interventions into seamless, repeatable processes.

The Tools You’ll Master

Expect to work daily with MySQL Workbench, Percona Toolkit, and high-availability frameworks like Galera Cluster. You’ll leverage cloud-based database management, integrating with DevOps pipelines using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Monitoring and incident response will be powered by tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, and PagerDuty. If you have experience with Kubernetes operators for databases, you’ll find new ways to elevate reliability even further.

What Makes You a Standout

You blend deep MySQL knowledge with a human touch—demystifying technical concepts, translating stakeholder needs into robust architectures, and making every teammate feel confident leaning on your expertise. You simplify complex ideas—whether it’s over Zoom or Slack—and inspire trust by acting with ownership and clarity. Your insights don’t just solve problems; they unlock new opportunities and drive growth.

The Environment You’ll Thrive In

We move quickly, but you’ll always have space to focus intensely. Our fully remote setup prioritizes autonomy and connection; you’ll join regular video huddles, async planning sessions, and virtual whiteboarding to keep ideas flowing. You’ll partner with engineering, analytics, and products to build unified solutions that scale. Whether you prefer to work early mornings or late nights, our results-driven culture trusts you to deliver your best.

Growth and Opportunity

Here, your contributions don’t just support what exists—they shape what’s next. You’ll mentor junior DBAs, drive the adoption of best practices, and lead key projects that influence company direction. Regular knowledge-sharing and training opportunities mean you’ll keep learning and evolving alongside a passionate team.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll know you’re thriving when:

• Systems stay fast and stable, even under pressure
• Teams feel empowered to launch, scale, and iterate without hesitation
• Outages and incidents are rare—and swiftly resolved when they do occur
• New solutions and automation multiply your team’s impact
• You feel challenged, trusted, and inspired every day

Let’s Build What Matters

Ready to architect resilient solutions from anywhere? If you want to drive meaningful change—to colleagues and customers—let’s build something purposeful together. If you’re ready to make an impact from day one, we’re prepared to meet you.