Comcast · 10 hours ago
Sr. MySQL Database Administrator - Chicago OR Denver - Onsite
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $158K/yr
7+ years expComcast's FreeWheel is a global company providing comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. They are seeking a Sr. MySQL Database Administrator to manage databases supporting critical applications, ensuring high availability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Safely execute all database changes in compliance with release protocols, while addressing ad-hoc requests from cross-functional teams across global locations
Proactively optimize database performance, stability, security, and cost efficiency, including upstream/downstream application tuning
Review and implement database changes such as:
Data updates
Index tuning
Parameter adjustments
Schema migrations
Capacity planning
Application-level enhancements
Drive database architecture evolution, including topology design, engine/feature adoption, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), consistency strategies, and upgrade planning
Enforce data governance and security policies, and support implementation of DB-related processes and enhancements
Continuously monitor and optimize database cost through data-driven analysis and industry best practices
Design, implement, and enhance monitoring and alerting systems to support both BAU operations and project initiatives
Build and maintain automation tools, services, and portals to improve operational efficiency and reliability
Provide on-call support on rotation to ensure database service meets SLA/SLO requirements
Leads a task force to develop and implement a database that addresses current and future business needs. Maintains hardware platforms to perform at optimum response; maintains capacity planning and implements new databases due to conversions
Develops and implements complex data models and logical database designs. Oversees the design/tune and maintains and supports database systems for high available, high-volume internet applications
Manages and tests backup and recovery plans and improves disaster recovery plans
Develops and implements plans to oversee the database administration function and ensures smooth transition to new technology. Provides recommendations on database technologies and features
Communicates and understands impact of database changes and status to affected parties and designs appropriate solutions. Provides updates in database technologies and trends
Develops database technology standards and associated documentation
Works with the network and security teams to ensure database adherence to security standards
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience with end-to-end database management experience, including installation, monitoring, performance tuning, backup/recovery, replication, and HA/DR solutions
MySQL expertise is required
Eager to expand your expertise to new database technologies as required by FreeWheel's evolving business needs
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems (e.g., Rocky Linux, Red Hat, Debian, CentOS) is a plus
Familiar with cloud platforms, especially AWS or OCI
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana/Kibana, ELK, Nagios
Comfortable working with geographically distributed systems across WAN environments
Proven ability to troubleshoot, design, and build fault-tolerant systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent professional experience
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
7-10 Years of relevant work experience
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI); Snowflake (Platform); MySQL; Python (Programming Language)
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits packages
Best-in-class Benefits
Company
Comcast
Comcast is a media and technology company that provides broadband internet, mobile services, and entertainment platforms. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime.
10001+ employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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