Database Engineer

Job Description:

We are actively seeking a Database Engineer who is adept in MySQL, with a proven track record in scaling databases, mastering replication, and optimizing SQL queries. Your role will be instrumental in enhancing database performance, ensuring scalability, and maintaining high availability of our database services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement robust MySQL database systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and high-availability.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain MySQL databases, ensuring their performance, security, and reliability.
• Develop comprehensive strategies for scaling databases in line with data growth and application demands.
• Implement and manage database replication, backup, and recovery processes.
• Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for maximum efficiency and speed, reducing latency and resource consumption.
• Conduct regular database performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Ensure the security of database systems through rigorous access controls, encryption, and other security measures.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database operations in relation to application performance.
• Proven experience in implementing database sharding strategies for large-scale systems

Key attitude/behaviours

Exceptional results require exceptional people. Exceptional people who live and breathe the plan.com values. We are built on trust, fuelled by passion and driven by excellence.

Attributes we look for include:

• Curious and continuous learner – We value individuals who are eager to learn and grow and committed to self-improvement. We encourage continuous learning and provide a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Innovative and Initiative – We embrace innovation and encourage our team members to be ambitious, think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and explore new ideas to drive growth and success. We value team players who can work off their own initiative, empower our people to make informed decisions and trust them to do the right thing.
• Adaptable – In a dynamic industry, adaptability is key. We seek individuals who can thrive in a changing environment, embrace new challenges, and quickly adjust to evolving circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Collaborative – We value the collective power of working together.
• Passion – One of our three core values, passion goes beyond our people's enjoyment of their work. It's a passion for the business and their contribution to furthering its success. It means striving to be the best and encouraging those around us to do the same. And it means not being afraid to take risks. Go big or go home!

What’s in it for you?

We’ll drive you to push your limits and develop your existing knowledge and skills. We actively promote open-ended learning and hope our people grab these opportunities with both hands. Bonus scheme and recognition awards:

What to expect with a career at plan.com

Our team and technology are driven by one clear vision - to be exceptional.

Established in 2014, plan.com has been revolutionising the mobile industry with its technology-led approach to business communications for over a decade now.

We’re disruptors; we do things a bit differently. We’re innovative, self-motivated, groundbreaking and relentlessly growing. This means we’re constantly on the lookout for talented people who share our passion and dedication to grow with us.

So, if you’re ready for a new challenge, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.

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