Senior Database Administrator

Five9

MySQL Database Administrator for Five9 managing mission-critical database environments. Collaborating with operations and engineering to ensure high performance and availability in cloud settings.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing, administering, and optimizing MySQL databases, including proficiency in Percona Server and Percona XtraDB Cluster. Capable of troubleshooting complex database issues and ensuring high system availability through effective monitoring and performance tuning.

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MySQL Database AdministrationPercona Server Installation and ConfigurationDatabase Performance TuningMySQL Replication and ClusteringPython and Shell Scripting

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Hard Skills

MySQL Database DesignDatabase Performance AnalysisSlow Query AnalysisBackup and Restore StrategiesDatabase Automation Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Percona XtraBackupCentOSUbuntu

Industry Keywords

Production Support EnvironmentDatabase Availability MonitoringChange Management Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMySQLPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain highly available, high-performing MySQL databases.
Support production databases across global data centers.
Support MySQL database replication and clustering.
Provide database reports to business units including Finance, Operations, Customer Success, and Legal.
Monitor production databases, perform performance tuning, and manage backup and recovery processes.
Troubleshoot database issues, ensuring high system availability.
Develop database tools to automate existing database administration tasks.
Follow established change management processes for all production database changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience designing and administering MySQL databases in a production support environment.
Demonstrated experience installing, configuring, and performance tuning Percona Server and Percona XtraDB Cluster in production environments.
Experience monitoring database availability, saturation, and performance to proactively identify and resolve emerging issues.
Strong understanding of MySQL replication, including master-master replication and Percona XtraDB Cluster replication topologies.
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting complex database issues in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
Experience with physical and logical backup and restore strategies, including Percona XtraBackup.
Proficiency with slow query analysis and execution plan (EXPLAIN) optimization.
Experience with performance analysis (I/O, CPU, etc.) and optimization techniques including index and schema redesign.
Ability to monitor databases and proactively detect emerging issues such as performance bottlenecks, locking, and inefficient usage.
Solid understanding of Linux (CentOS and Ubuntu), including the ability to inspect hardware performance and load indicators.
2+ years of experience with Python and/or Shell scripting.
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development