Senior MySQL DB Engineer

Skills
SQLAirflowApache AirflowDatabase MonitoringDebuggingMysqlPostgresql
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a MySQL DBA or Developer with minimum 5 years hands-on experience
  • Proficiency in writing and debugging complex MySQL queries and identifying performance bottlenecks
  • Strong knowledge of Database concepts
  • Familiarity with database monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills for various mediums

Nice to have

  • Experience with ORM in any programming language (Python preferred)
  • Experience with Apache Airflow in production environments
  • Implemented ETL/ELT processes using Modern Data Stack products
  • Experience in PostgreSQL ecosystem
  • Contributions to Open Source projects
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines

Day to day

  • Work across our customer and client base to improve and support Apache Airflow implementations and Astronomer's managed service
  • Engage with our development teams to ensure successful implementation of MySQL as a backend database
  • Be a trusted advisor for MySQL issues on Airflow deployments
  • Engage with the Apache Airflow project and its open-source community