Database Engineer (Mysql/Oracle)

Company: Apple
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Database Engineer (Mysql/Oracle)Austin,Texas,United StatesSoftware and Services+ 5 years experience working as a DBA or Database Engineer with MySQL/Oracle/MariaDB/Aurora MySQL+ 5+ years of MySQL administration, including but not limited to the following areas: InnoDB configuration, performance tuning, query optimization, index tuning, and setup and configuration of backups, high availability and disaster recovery solutions+ 3+ years of Linux administration experience, including performing hands-on work in networking, hardware, virtualization, containers, scripting, and IO subsystems+ 2+ years of performing the following types of engagements: architecture and design reviews, DB security, performance audits, and database migrations+ Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: PHP, Java, NodeJS, Go, Python, Ruby+ Production-based experience with both on-premise and cloud environments, including with customers that run database environments across multiple datacenters/regions, and lead large datasets+ Deep knowledge of database architecture, database modeling, high availability, data storage with enterprise management processes.+ Experience in data replication and intimate knowledge on the intricacies of data replication+ Strong attention to detail and passionate analytical, data driven approach to debugging of database platforms+ Strong grasp of Linux systems, networking, and security.+ Approach automation with "Build it once, fix it everywhere" thought process.+ Experience with containerization technology like Kubernetes with respect to database technology is a plus.+ Fundamental knowledge of hardware components and their impact on database technologies - storage, controllers, network interfaces, CPU and memory.+ Experience with technologies like Galera / XtraDB Cluster, HAProxy, ProxySQL, Orchestrator.+ Experience with Nagios, Percona Monitoring Plugins, Prometheus, and other monitoring tools.+ Experience of configuration management solutions such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef.+ Experience with tools from the Percona Toolkit suite.+ Demonstration of active thought leadership in the MySQL/MariaDB community (blogs, conference talks, etc.)+ Ability to read and interpret MySQL code for the purpose of debugging and troubleshooting+ Cross-over experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL or ClickHouse+ Experience working with cloud-native applications and containerization technologies e.g. Docker and Kubernetes**Description**Design, architect, build and continuously develop highly available database infrastructure. Work closely along Application team in advancing their critical initiatives. Support various load tests from Application teams during ramp up period. Support various database maintenance activities like Database Upgrades, Patch Management, User Management and backups. Develop innovation, strategies, processes and standard methodologies. Build Automation for repeating database task. Implement industry-wide standard methodologies and daily health checks with in host server and database environments. Work closely with Internal Infra teams on infra strategies, operational readiness, engineering standards and designs.**Education & Experience**Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience**Additional Requirements****Apple Footer**Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

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