Database Administrator

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and optimize our high-availability MySQL clusters, ensuring data security and system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support high-availability geographically distributed InnoDB MySQL real-time cluster processing millions of queries each day.
• Continuously optimize DBMS setup and configuration to support growing data volumes while ensuring maximum stability and availability.
• Consult solution developers when implementing sophisticated database access layers for the application servers, including fine-tuning database structures, indexes, clustering, configuration, etc.
• Develop, optimize, and run database scripts to support ad-hoc requests.
• Monitor the health of all database instances; report and create regular reports on database cluster and databases state.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during troubleshooting incidents.
• Manage and maintain MySQL clusters for test environments.
• Experience with setup, administration, and maintenance of NoSQL database systems.
• Oversee procurement and renewal of software, licenses, and support services.
• Execute maintenance activities for all database clusters during dedicated maintenance windows.
• System administration of server infrastructure.

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science or relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong desire and ability to learn, grow, and continuously improve.
• Hands-on experience with setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MySQL databases. Experience with NoSQL databases is beneficial.
• Practical experience working with Linux servers – preferably Oracle Linux.
• VMware vSphere & ESXi - virtual machines and infrastructure management skills (preferred).
• System administration skills (preferred).
• Experience with collaboration and documentation tools: MS Office, Confluence, and ticketing systems like JIRA.
• Accurate and analytical working style with high attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of data protection and data security best practices.
• Upper-intermediate English.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and a high-quality working environment.
• Know-how, professionalism, and an international market-leading reputation.
• Interesting and challenging international clients and projects.
• Highly motivated, highly qualified team of friendly colleagues.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Financial support for relevant certifications and professional events.

About the Company

The company is a global provider of cloud-based instant credit decisioning, risk management, loan origination, workflow, and case management solutions. For more than 30 years, our innovative tools and services have enabled Zoot clients – leading banks, payment service providers, automobile, and asset finance companies – to meet and exceed their business objectives. The company enables their clients to adapt faster than their peers to successfully seize market opportunities. The company's clients benefit from unrivalled reliability via a highly scalable private cloud-based service that processes billions of real-time decisions annually.

Over the past 15 years, the company has achieved remarkable growth in Europe, establishing offices across Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine, while building a team of over 50 exceptionally talented individuals.