Remote Senior MySQL DB Engineer Job in UK Astronomer

Who you are

• 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

Desirables

• 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

What the job involves

• 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