Comcast · 2 months ago
Database Administrator 3 - MySQL - Chicago OR Denver - Onsite
IL - Chicago, 33 W Monroe St Suite 1900
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expComcast's FreeWheel is a global company that provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. They are seeking a Database Administrator who will assist in managing databases that support critical line-of-business applications, optimize database performance, and contribute to process improvements.
InternetTelecommunicationsTVVideoWeb Hosting
Responsibilities
Safely execute database changes—including data updates, index tuning, parameter adjustments, schema migrations—while following established procedures and receiving support from senior team members
Assist in optimizing database performance, stability, and cost efficiency, including collaboration with upstream/downstream application teams
Support database architecture improvements such as topology updates, feature adoption, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and version upgrades
Help implement data governance and security measures and contribute to process improvements
Assist in designing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems to support daily operations and project needs
Contribute to building automation tools and services that improve operational efficiency and reliability
Participates in on-call rotation under guidance to ensure database service meets SLA/SLO standards
Communicates and understands impact of database changes to affected parties and makes recommendations, as appropriate. Maintains hardware platforms to perform at optimum response, capacity planning and implementation of new databases due to conversions
Consults with Project Managers to design appropriate solutions. Assists the development teams with application schema designs and applies best practices
Commissions and installs new applications
Assists with leading a task force to develop and implement a database that addresses business needs. Advises on new database technologies, trends and features
Develops, revises and implements policies, standards, procedures and guidelines necessary to effectively administer the database environment
Develops, manages and tests backup and recovery plans
Designs/tunes, maintains and supports database systems for highly available, high-volume internet applications
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of hands-on experience in database management, including installation, monitoring, backup/recovery, and basic performance tuning
Experience with MySQL or RDS/Aurora
Open-minded and eager to learn new database technologies as needed by the business
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and basic troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to follow guidance and steadily grow into more independent responsibilities
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
Bachelor's Degree
5-7 Years of Relevant Work Experience
Preferred
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, OCI) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) is a plus
Candidates with strong learning ability and motivation will be given special consideration—we value growth potential as much as experience
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience
Benefits
Best-in-class Benefits
An array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools
Company
Comcast
Comcast is a media and technology company that provides broadband internet, mobile services, and entertainment platforms. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$4.92BKey Investors
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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