Database Administrator

**Position Overview**:
We’re looking for a skilled **Database Administrator** to join our team

The Database Administrator role is to manage and optimize the daily operations, performance, and security of our databases. The role involves hands-on administration, automation, and close collaboration with our Data Architect, Platform Engineers, and Developers. You’ll ensure data availability and integrity across both cloud and on-prem environments while supporting development teams and mentoring within the Platform team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Database Operations & Ownership** - manage and optimize MySQL 8.x (Percona) and other databases, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance through regular monitoring, maintenance, and health checks
- **Monitoring & Performance Tuning** - optimize database performance by analyzing queries, tuning indexes, and ensuring system health and uptime. Troubleshoot issues like locking, replication lag, and failed jobs to ensure stable operations.
- **Automation & Tooling**:

- automate routine DBA tasks, support database-related CI/CD processes, and manage schema migrations and data transformation scripts
- **Security & Compliance**:

- manage database access, encryption, and compliance, while supporting security teams with audits, controls, and risk mitigation.
- **Support & Collaboration** - act as the primary point of contact for database issues and collaborate with engineering teams to align support with data strategy.
- **Continuous Improvement**:

- continuously seek improvements in database operations, stay updated on industry trends, and contribute to proof-of-concepts for new tools and migration strategies.

**Requirements**:

- 4+ years of hands-on experience in database administration roles
- Proficient with MySQL ver.8 (Percona), including replication, performance tuning, and backup/restore procedures
- Experience with monitoring tools and automation such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, or Bash or Gitlab
- Strong understanding of data integrity, security, and compliance practices
- Skilled in managing hybrid environments both on-prem and in the cloud
- Ability to troubleshoot independently and escalate when necessary, demonstrating initiative and ownership
- Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams

**Why Work With Us?**:
At Silverspin, we’re not just about work—we’re about passion, innovation, and community. Joining us means you’ll be part of a team that celebrates creativity, supports professional growth, and values every voice. We’re committed to making Silverspin a place where you’ll be excited to come to work every day (and maybe have a little fun along the way). We offer:

- ** Competitive Salary & Benefits**:

- **Growth & Development Opportunities**:

- **Creative and Collaborative Environment**

Silverspin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.