Open Source Database Administrator

Open Source Database Administrator (DBA)


USC/GC


100% remote Must have HA solutions, strong Linux environment, Maria DB and Postgres DB. 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.).

About the Role:
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:

• 8+ 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.