Sr Database Administrator (Remote)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. If you have a passion for database management, extensive experience with AWS RDS MySQL, and thrive in a high-availability, high-demand customer environment, we want to hear from you.

Position Overview

• As a Senior MySQL DBA at PAR Technologies, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and scaling our MySQL database infrastructure.
• You will work closely with the DBA team, Engineering, and DevOps teams to ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of our MySQL database systems.

Position Location

US Remote

Pay Band

The base salary range for this position is ($108,400 - $162,600) and will commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education and prior accomplishments. This position may be eligible for additional compensation including a bonus, commission and/or equity as applicable. 

What You'll Do

• MySQL Database Management: Administer, monitor, and maintain MySQL databases (Ideally in AWS RDS but strong experience in Azure or GCP will also be considered).
• Performance Tuning: Optimize database performance by analyzing query execution plans, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing necessary changes.
• Scaling and Capacity Planning: Work on scaling our database infrastructure to accommodate growing data needs. Perform capacity planning to ensure future requirements are met.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Security: Enforce database security best practices, manage user access, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Parameter Group Settings: Configure and fine-tune MySQL parameter group settings to optimize database performance and reliability.
• High Availability: Set up and maintain high availability solutions, including replication and failover mechanisms.
• Database Monitoring: Implement monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve database issues.
• Automation: Create and maintain automation scripts and tools for database provisioning, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Documentation: Keep comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application development, data analysis, and reporting needs.

What You'll Need

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 8+ years of experience as a MySQL Database Administrator in a 24/7 high-availability, high-demand customer environment.
• Strong proficiency in managing MySQL databases on AWS RDS (or in Azure or GCP).
• Experience with parameter group settings and performance tuning in MySQL.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Experience with monitoring tools like New Relic, Performance Insights, and DataDog.
• Strong knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with database backup and recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with high availability and replication configurations.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• AWS certification(s) related to database administration (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) is a plus.

Who We Are

At PAR, we believe we will win or lose, through the culture we build.

Our culture is built on 4 values.

• Speed – we are the kind of people who do not wait for the elevator
• Ownership – we want owners, not renters
• Focus – success is built from focusing on what matters most
• Winning Together – for PAR to win, we need our customers, our employees, our suppliers, our shareholders, and our community to succeed

We believe by committing to these values (and more) we can build a cultural spirit that, combined with our products, will create years of long-term success.

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.