You're a mid- to senior-level professional with 8-10+ years of experience in database administration. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer
Work type: remote
Location: Remote, United States
Type: Full-time
You're a mid- to senior-level professional with 8-10+ years of experience in database administration. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required. **What makes it worth a look...** This is a full-time, 100% remote contract role with 66degrees, focusing on database modernization initiatives for 4-5 weeks, requiring an immediate joiner. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have strong hands-on experience in MySQL administration, replication, and high-availability configuration. * Are proficient in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting complex database issues. * Have experience with schema refactoring, upgrade planning, and integrating with automated deployment pipelines. * Possess knowledge of cloud database services and distributed database architectures.
## Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
## Overview of Role
We are seeking a highly skilled MySQL Database Administrator with deep expertise in MySQL administration, replication, and high-availability configuration. This role will play a critical part in driving database modernization initiatives, including schema refactoring, upgrade planning, and integration with automated deployment pipelines and agentic tooling pipelines.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth along with a modernization mindset to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability across enterprise data platforms.
Important Details:
Employment Type: Contract - (4-5 weeks)
Work Mode: 100% Remote
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners
## Responsibilities