Friday, September 14, 2007

MySQL DBA at Facebook.com

Facebook is seeking a MySQL DBA. This position will be primarily responsible for managing and providing active support for MySQL production/QA/dev environments. The position is full-time and will report to the Director of Operations. The position is based in our main office in downtown Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing MySQL in production/QA/dev environment including installation, configuration, backup, recovery, upgrades and schema changes, etc.
  • Quickly diagnose server problems and employ preventive measures to maintain high availability servers
  • Assistance in database daily operation
  • Assistance in developing MySQL tools using PHP/Perl
  • Estimating project duration, effort, resource load and cost
  • Creating processes to ensure data integrity and identify potential data errors

Requirements:

  • Proficient in SQL and scripting languages (PHP, Perl)
  • Experience with Database Administration
  • Performance tuning experience
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other staff members, to complete short and long-term projects
  • MySQL experience preferred or ability and willingness to learn MySQL in depth
  • Experience with replication a plus
  • Oracle experience a plus

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Link: http://www.facebook.com/jobs/#MySQL%20DBA

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