Staff Database Administrator at Wikimedia

This role is designed for a seasoned Database Administrator with at least 6 years of experience managing high-traffic, large-scale relational database systems. You should be an expert in the MariaDB/MySQL ecosystem, comfortable working in an on-premises Linux environment, and passionate about supporting open-source missions like Wikipedia. The position offers exceptional geographical flexibility, hiring in over 40 countries through a remote-first model. While the U.S. salary range is clearly defined, the organization uses localized pay scales to remain competitive worldwide. You’ll join a high-impact SRE Data Persistence team where you can work on bare-metal hardware and influence the infrastructure of one of the world's most visited websites. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have advanced proficiency in MariaDB/MySQL replication, query optimization, and schema design. * Are comfortable participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation for production incident response. * Have a strong background in Linux internals and (ideally) Python scripting for automation. * Enjoy working asynchronously in a globally distributed, mission-driven nonprofit environment.