MySQL Database Administrator

Job description
MySQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Oxford – Flexible/Remote

£55,000-£75,000

Harvey Nash have partnered with a global business well established within the online gaming/gambling industry who have ambitious growth plans heading into 2026. The company have a wide array of clients ranging from independent gaming studios to the world’s largest online casinos delivered into by teams across UK, Canada, South Africa, and China.

The successful MySQL DBA will design, build, implement, manage and maintain MySQL databases in a Linux environment. You will implement and oversee database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies whilst monitoring database performance, identify issues, and implement solutions for optimisation. You will collaborate closely with development teams to design and optimise database schemas, queries, and indexes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to MySQL and database management.

The team is around 30 heads across IT and operate as a flat structure. They tend to go into the office once a month.

The ideal skillset of the MySQL DBA
• Proven experience as a MySQL DBA in Linux environment
• Understanding of SQL Server, preferably in the context of having ported to MySQL
• Experience with high availability solutions such as clustering, replication, and failover
• Familiarity with database security best practices
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation would be a bonus

Benefits provided by the clients
• A mature, flexible working environment
• Strong Bonus systems (20% of 1 months salary paid out every quarter)
• Private Medical Insurance/DIS benefit.
• Perk Scheme

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