Mysql Database Developer

Responsibilities -

• Design, develop, test, and deploy efficient and reliable SQL code for MySQL/MariaDB databases

supporting a high-volume transactional platform.

• Collaborate with DBAs, Database Developers, Architects, and Application Developers to deliver

innovative database solutions and resolve complex performance and scalability challenges.

• Maintain and improve existing database code and structures to ensure optimal data retrieval and

processing efficiency for millions of users and millions of daily transactions.

• Implement and adhere to SQL coding standards and best practices, ensuring code quality,

security, and maintainability within a 24/7 operational environment.

• Utilize DataOps principles, including Git for source control and Liquibase for managing and

deploying database schema changes.

• Monitor and analyse database performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing

optimisations through query tuning and database configuration adjustments.

• Collaborate with the wider team to understand new data requirements, provide technical

support, and contribute to system consistency and overall performance.

• Produce comprehensive documentation, adhere to change control processes, and effectively

communicate technical information and estimates to both technical and non-technical

stakeholders.

Experience & Skills -

• Experience in developing highly efficient code for high volume transactional sites such as

e-commerce or online gaming in a senior role.

• Significant experience as a SQL Database Developer with strong focus on MySQL/MariaDB or

Oracle PL/SQL.

• Knowledge of standards and best practises in SQL
• Experience of supporting a 24x7, high traffic OLTP environment
• Working knowledge of DataOps principles, including using Git for source control &

Liquibase for data migrations.

• Experience with some level of database performance monitoring and analysis
• Good understanding of RDBMS systems
• Experience in handling database performance optimisation via query or DB optimisation
• Good knowledge of Linux, preferably CentOS or Rocky
• Experience of ensuring coding standards, producing detailed documentation, and sharing ideas

in a clear and concise manner.

• Adept at taking requirements and producing accurate estimates of work
• Experience of implementing new methodologies and adopting different technology frameworks
• Experience of working within Change Control constraints.