Oracle Database Administrator | Contract

Key Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain MariaDB/MySQL databases, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. • Configure and administer advanced setups, including Master-Slave replication, Multi-Master replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions. • Set up and provision MariaDB/MySQL instances for production, UAT, and development environments. • Perform database backups, point-in-time recovery, and other routine maintenance tasks. • Optimize and fine-tune SQL statements for better performance. • Write and maintain Linux shell scripts for database automation and maintenance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to recommend architecture/design improvements for optimal database performance. • Prepare and maintain technical documentation and specifications. • Monitor and resolve issues to ensure uninterrupted database services. • Stay up to date with industry best practices and implement de-facto standards in MariaDB/MySQL management. Qualifications & Skills: • Degree in Computer Engineering or related discipline. • Minimum 4 years of experience as a MariaDB/MySQL Database Administrator in the banking or financial sector. • Solid understanding of MySQL/MariaDB storage engines, such as InnoDB and MyISAM. • Proficiency in writing SQL queries and optimizing database performance. • Solid experience in Linux operating systems (such as RedHat) and shell scripting. • Knowledge of database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery setups. • Familiarity with other databases such as PostgreSQL, EDB, or MS SQL is a plus. • Understanding of MySQL/MariaDB limitations and their practical workarounds. • Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to architectural decisions. • Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24x7 database coverage. • Highly coachable and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.