Senior MySQL Developer / Database Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior MySQL Developer to architect, develop, and maintain databases for a large-scale, highly complex ERP system , where 90% of the application logic is implemented in MySQL .

The ideal candidate should have the capability to independently own and manage the complete database environment , ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure database structures to support complex business processes.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures, triggers, functions, events, and views .
• Translate business requirements into efficient database logic and data models .
• Lead advanced query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for high-volume environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance, reliability, and data consistency issues .
• Manage schema design, change control, versioning, and release management .
• Implement and maintain replication, clustering, partitioning, backup, recovery, and high availability frameworks .
• Establish and drive database standards, best practices, and governance .
• Design and manage ETL processes, data pipelines, and integrations with external systems.
• Conduct capacity planning, resource utilization analysis, and performance forecasting .
• Collaborate with engineering, product, DevOps, and operations teams.
• Provide technical leadership , mentorship, and knowledge sharing when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in MySQL development and administration.
• Extensive experience with:
• Advanced SQL programming
• Stored procedures, functions, triggers, events
• Query optimization & execution plans
• Indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning
• Proven experience managing large, high-transaction, business-critical databases .
• Strong knowledge of database design, data modeling, and normalization .
• Experience with replication, clustering, and partitioning architectures .
• Strong hands-on expertise in backup, recovery, DR, and high availability solutions .
• Ability to independently own, manage, and scale the database environment .

Must to Have

• Experience with ERP systems or complex business applications.
• Familiarity with MySQL 8.x features (JSON, CTEs, window functions).
• Exposure to cloud databases (AWS/GCP/Azure) .

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Linux server administration .
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation scripting .
• Understanding of data warehousing and analytics platforms .

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ownership mindset with ability to work with minimal supervision .
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment .