MySQL/Maria Database Administrator
Description
Abt Electronics has an immediate opening for the position of a MySQL/MariaDB Database Administrator (DBA). This is an in-house position (not remote) at our office located in Glenview, IL. We are a family owned company who has been in business since 1936 and continues to experience strong growth year after year. Abt Electronics specializes in electronics, appliance & furniture sales, delivery, installation and servicing all the products we sell. We are a perennial winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplace Award. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible & friendly MySQL/MariaDB Database to join our team. If this is you, we want to hear from you!
In addition, must be comfortable contributing/working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and fun work environment. Primary duties include:
- Manage databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to production systems.
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
- Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real-time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
- Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement.
- Maintain and assist with other production databases SQL Server, Oracle…
- Provide technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of MySQL or MariaDB Server Administration experience required
- Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization tools
- Experience with backups restores and recovery models
- Advanced troubleshooting skills to drive to the root cause.
We offer our team members:
- Medical/Dental (Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO Network) & Vision (VSP)
- 401(k) (Charles Schwab) which includes a matching program
- Life & Disability insurance (Lincoln Financial)
- Generous Paid Time Off/Sick Pay Program
- Continued training & career development
- Employee discounts on all products we sell