Staff Database Administrator at Wikimedia

This is a senior-level role for a seasoned Database Administrator (6+ years experience) who thrives on managing massive datasets for one of the world's most-visited web properties. You should be a MariaDB or MySQL expert comfortable with complex replication topologies, bare-metal hardware, and the unique challenges of high-traffic, open-source infrastructure. This "remote-first" position offers exceptional stability and global impact within a mission-driven nonprofit. The compensation is highly competitive, with a transparent US salary range (adjusted globally based on location) and the flexibility to work from over 40 countries. You will join the SRE Data Persistence team, balancing deep technical work with a 24/7 on-call rotation. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have advanced proficiency in MariaDB/MySQL and query optimization at scale. * Are comfortable managing Linux-based database systems on "bare-metal" infrastructure. * Enjoy participating in the open-source community and working with upstream developers. * Have experience with automation (Python) and SRE practices like configuration management.