Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Open Source Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Linux environments and deep knowledge of High Availability (HA) solutions around MariaDB and Postgres. The ideal candidate will be passionate about open-source technologies, performance tuning, and database reliability at scale. Experience with TiDB is highly desirable, though not mandatory.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and support HA/DR solutions for MariaDB and Postgres environments.
  • Manage database clusters, replication, backup/restore, failover, and monitoring.
  • Optimize query performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and ensure database uptime.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to support application integration and scalability.
  • Implement automation for provisioning, patching, and upgrades in Linux-based environments.
  • Maintain documentation, best practices, and security standards for database operations.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as a DBA with a focus on MariaDB/MySQL and Postgres.
  • Strong hands-on skills in Linux system administration.
  • Proven experience implementing HA/DR solutions (Galera Cluster, Patroni, Pacemaker/Corosync, etc.).
  • Familiarity with TiDB or other distributed SQL databases is a strong plus.
  • Other NEW SQL tools besides TiDB are CockroachDB, Yugabyte, Clustrix, MemSQL
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Percona Monitoring, etc.).
  • Scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or Ansible) for automation.
  • Solid understanding of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.