Direct Hire
Addison, TX (Hybrid)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer MySQL and PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments
- Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching for both database platforms
- Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and apply tuning strategies
- Review and optimize SQL queries, schema designs, and migrations for application(s) layer
- Manage backups, restores, disaster recovery, and high availability setups
- Implement user access controls, auditing, encryption, and compliance measures
- Support migration pipelines
- Troubleshoot slow queries, locking, deadlocks, replication lag, and connection pool issues
- Maintain monitoring dashboards and alerting across both database technologies
- Collaborate with developers on indexing strategy and query patterns
- Document database standards, operational procedures, and best practices
- Create and maintain MySQL objects, including stored procedures, functions, and views.
- Automate maintenance and operational workflows using Bash, Python, or MySQL Shell.
- Monitor and tune performance using slow query logs, execution plans, indexing, and server configuration.
- Diagnose database issues affecting microservices and integrations.
- Review and execute approved data modifications from business teams.
- Provide documentation, deploy database changes, and participate in production support.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with relational database systems, specifically MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Strong knowledge of database design, normalization, indexing strategies, and query optimization
- Proficient in writing, maintaining, and tuning SQL and PL/pgSQL (or MySQL stored procedures where applicable)
- Proficient with MySQL Workbench, pgAdmin, and command-line administrative utilities
- Proficient with Git for source control and database change management
- Experience with database backup, restore, point-in-time recovery, and replication
- Knowledge of schema versioning and migration tools commonly used with Spring Boot
- Comfortable supporting 24×7 production environments and participating in on-call rotations
- Ability to learn modern technologies quickly and adapt to evolving architectures
- Willingness to work after hours or weekends during production issues or planned maintenance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
- Experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, or other cloud database services is a plus
- Experience with AWS Data Migration Services is a plus
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar) is a plus
Estimated Min Rate: $80000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $110000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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