Senior MySQL DBA/ Database Administrator Lead

Database Administrator LeadMost preferred: Pittsburgh, PA – Two PNC Plaza, 620 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PASecond preferred: Cleveland, OH – Strongsville Technology Center, 8100 Mohawk Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136Ability to work remote: Hybrid, 3/2 schedule Travel: Very limitedDays of the week: Monday–Friday, on-call rotation Working hours (flexible): 8–5 pm, 40 hoursIntended length of assignment: 6 monthsConversion to full-time: This position is contract with the right to hire if a need becomes available.Manager will only consider candidates open to converting to full-time PNC employee.PNC will not sponsor work visas if the decision is made to hire the contingent worker.Function of the group: Platform support Current initiatives/projects: Platform support for Infrastructure group Industry background: Banking or financial experience is preferred, not requiredTeam dynamic: 6-member team, daily interactionRoles and responsibilities: The senior MySQL DBA will have responsibility primarily for MySQL database technologies.Typical work-related activities include: Install, patch, upgrade, configure, tune, and maintain MySQL databases (versions 8.0.x, 8.4.x migrating to 8.0.42, 8.4.5) Innovate and implement Innodb clustering across multi-data centers Troubleshoot critical performance bottlenecks Review and assess database design changes.Collaborate with IT teams and vendors Represent database group in projects Monitor, maintain, backup databases Manage database security per PNC policy Review stress testing results Automate tasks and streamline processes Experience with automated installation and patching is a plus Mentor and support team membersTechnical skills (6+ years): Deep understanding of MySQL storage engines Strong knowledge of MySQL 8.