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MySQL Database Architect - Las Vegas, NV

My client in Las Vegas, NV is looking for a MySQL Database Architect. This is a permanent role with a premiere software development company. If you are interested in this opportunity send me your word resume at mdecker@lucasgroup.com and call me at 713-470-5790.

MySQL Database Architect

Summary Architects and designs database schema across all supported companies. Provide guidance and recommendations for technologies, designs, interfaces, integrations, scalability, performance, efficiencies across multiple production, test, Dev, RC, etc. environments

Duties & Responsibilities

Additional duties may be assigned

Install, configure, manage and maintain multiple MySql servers and databases.
Perform appropriate back-up, restoration, and upgrades of database servers.
Perform database health monitoring and diagnostics.
Work with development teams for performance tuning and optimization, query optimization, index tuning, caching and buffer tuning.
Work with development teams to introduce and control structural changes to databases.

Experience/Education

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; ten years + of direct database experience in high-volume/high transaction environments experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Other Skills & Abilities

Expert in database architecture and scalability for complex, highly available environments.
Expert in MS SQL (including MySQL-specific use)
Experience in DB backup, recovery, and optimization techniques
Experience in high volume MySQL database administration
Experience in administration of InnoDB and MyISAM table types
Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills with MySQL
Strong communication skills for interaction with other teams and departments
Experience with MySQL replication (multi-master, master-slave)
Experience specifically with Linux/MySQL Administration (network, file system, memory and performance)
Knowledge and experience in developing web based applications a plus