Database Administrator (MySQL)

About the role

This Database Administrator role at BrainRocket focuses on ensuring the optimal performance and stability of MySQL databases, including high-load clusters. The position involves analyzing and optimizing slow queries, providing SQL consultation to developers, and monitoring server health and backup processes. This is a hands-on technical role crucial for maintaining the backbone of BrainRocket's iGaming and Fintech products.

The successful candidate will join BrainRocket's BRO team, contributing to the company's global operations across multiple countries. The role requires a strong understanding of MySQL administration, including tuning and optimization, and experience with Percona XtraDB Cluster and MariaDB. This position is key to supporting the rapid development and deployment of innovative products within a dynamic tech environment.

Success in this role means maintaining robust, high-performing database systems that support BrainRocket's diverse product portfolio. It involves proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, ensuring data integrity through diligent backup monitoring, and effectively collaborating with development teams to implement efficient SQL solutions. The work directly impacts the reliability and speed of the company's iGaming and Fintech offerings.

The salary for this position ranges from $27,500 to $42,500 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• MySQL: The core database technology this role will administer, optimize, and troubleshoot, requiring at least 5 years of experience.
• Percona Xtradb Cluster: Experience with this high-availability solution is required for managing critical database clusters.
• MariaDB: Administration experience with this MySQL fork is necessary for supporting BrainRocket's database infrastructure.
• Linux: Proficiency in Linux is essential for managing and monitoring the underlying operating systems for database servers.

Who this role suits

• A database professional with a strong background in high-availability MySQL environments, comfortable with both performance tuning and developer support.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global tech company, contributing to products in iGaming and Fintech.
• An individual who values continuous learning and professional development, with an eye for optimizing system efficiency.

From the employer

Duties and opportunities:

• Analysis and optimization of slow queries;
• SQL consultation for developers;
• Monitoring of MySQL servers;
• Monitoring of backup execution;
• Support for high-load clusters.

Requirements:

• Experience with MySQL - at least 5 years;
• Experience in the administration of Percona Xtradb Cluster, MariaDB - at least 3 years;
• Experience in tuning and optimizing MySQL;
• Skill to optimize SQL queries, build indexes;
• Experience with Percona toolkit components;
• Experience with Linux and its components - at least 3 years;
• At least an Intermediate level of English.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members).
• Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes).
• Partial compensation for tennis and padel lessons.
• Urban Sport membership benefit (the most diverse sports and wellness offering in Europe, with more than 50+ activities).
• Private medical coverage, including inpatient, outpatient, dental care, annual check-ups, and maternity support.
• Time for proper rest, with 24 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days.
• Transport compensation - 200 euros net per month.
• Competitive remuneration level with annual review.
• Teambuilding activities.