Job Title: MYSQL DBA Location: Remote Working Hours: 8:30-5:30 EST - flexible if a different time zone Travel: Possibly a week a quarter - less than 10% Days of the week: M-F 40 hours OT: May be required to work nights/weekends as needed for deployments, would be OT Duration: 12 Months Contract to Hire Only on W2 Job description: Initiatives/Projects: Sales pathing and workflow automation Impact/Function this role has within the bank/LOB: merchant payment provider - increases revenue Industry background: technology background required Roles and Responsibilities: • Maintain the reliability, performance, and integrity of our MySQL database systems. • Manage PHP-based integrations between the database and external systems such as Zoho, our SaaS platform, and WordPress. • Implement and monitor automated ETL workflows, data pipelines, and sync jobs. • Collaborate on long-term data architecture planning, with a potential emphasis on Azure-based data warehouse options (e.g., Synapse, Azure SQL, Data Factory). • Proactively detect and resolve performance issues, sync failures, or schema inconsistencies. • Ensure best practices for security, access control, backup, and recovery. • Support reporting, compliance, and data validation requirements. • Document system architecture, data flows, and integration logic. Must Have Technical Skills: • Strong experience managing MySQL in production environments. • Proficiency in PHP, especially for working with legacy integration scripts. • Experience working in Microsoft environments (Windows Server, Azure Active Directory, PowerShell basics). • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and webhook-driven integrations. • Experience with Azure services such as Azure SQL, Azure Blob Storage, and Data Factory. • Ability to optimize queries, tune indexes, and manage schema changes with minimal downtime. Flex Skills/Nice to Have: • Experience with Zoho CRM, Billing, or Desk APIs. • Knowledge of WordPress database structures and plugin integrations. • Familiarity with Git, Power BI, and Azure DevOps pipelines. • Exposure to cloud data warehouse solutions like Azure Synapse, Snowflake, or Redshift. • Python scripting for ETL workflows or file/data manipulation. • Knowledge of Microsoft’s broader data stack (SSIS, ADF, SQL Server). • Familiarity with modern full-stack environments, particularly apps built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Drizzle ORM, and validation tools like Zod. Soft Skills: • Clear communicator who can collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. • Curious and proactive problem-solver who thrives in complex system environments. • Ownership mindset with a focus on documentation, reliability, and scalability. • Comfortable working in a mix of legacy systems and evolving cloud environments. • Able to prioritize well in a fast-paced setting with multiple active integrations. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate) are a strong plus. MySQL certifications or equivalent experience in open-source RDBMS administration is preferred. Years of experience: Level 1 1-3 years Screening Questions: 1. Describe your experience administering MySQL in a production setting. What performance or scalability challenges did you solve? 1. How have you used PHP to integrate databases with external systems or APIs? 1. What’s your comfort level working in Azure? Have you used services like Azure SQL or Data Factory? 1. Walk us through a sync architecture you’ve supported or designed. What was the source, destination, and integration method? 1. How do you handle schema changes in systems with live integrations and minimal downtime? 1. Do you have experience working with WordPress data or integrating with Zoho systems? 1. Have you contributed to the design or deployment of a cloud data warehouse? What tools and architecture did you use? 1. How do you ensure your database access and backup policies align with data security best practices? Role Differentiator: potential opportunity for growth, the team is encouraging of candidates' ideas, and this resource will be able to leave a footprint with this team Interview Process: Interview 1 - Enterprise Data Services Manager Homework - Small SQL Optimization Project 20-45 minutes Interview 2 - Group Interview with Enterprise Data Services Team Interview 3 – Interview with COO