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Inviting applications for the role of Lead Consultant, MySQL Database Administrator

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Consultant – MySQL Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and support enterprise-grade MySQL database environments. The candidate will be responsible for installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and ensuring high availability of MySQL databases. This role requires hands-on technical expertise along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support business-critical applications.

ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and maintain MySQL database servers (on-premise and cloud).Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.Manage backup, restore, replication, and failover procedures to ensure high availability.Administer user access, roles, and security policies to maintain compliance.Implement partitioning, clustering, and sharding strategies for large datasets.Perform capacity planning, patching, and version upgrades.Troubleshoot incidents and resolve database-related issues as per defined SLAs.Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support deployments and DB changes.Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, or Ansible).Document database standards, procedures, and best practices.Support 24x7 on-call rotation for critical production environments.Qualifications we seek in youMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Strong expertise in MySQL 5.7/8.0 administration, replication, clustering (Galera), and backups.Solid knowledge of Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.Experience with backup recovery tools (mysqldump, Percona XtraBackup, etc.).Knowledge of cloud-hosted MySQL (AWS RDS, Aurora, GCP CloudSQL, Azure Database for MySQL).Hands-on experience with HA/DR setup (replication, clustering, failover).Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Prometheus, Percona Monitoring, CloudWatch).Strong scripting skills in Shell / Python for automation.Understanding of security best practices and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)

Preferred Qualifications/ SkillsBachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.Certifications: MySQL DBA Certification / AWS Database Specialty / Google Cloud SQL certification.Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.Experience in DevOps/CI-CD integration with DBs is desirable.

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Lead AI-first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industriesMake an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matterAccelerate your career—Gain hands-on experience, world-class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skillsGrow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast-moving workplaceCommitted to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we buildThrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Come join the 140,000 coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.

Let’s build tomorrow together.

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