MySQL DBA at Facebook

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.

Location: 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