IXL Learning · 2 days ago
Database Administrator (MySQL, Postgres)
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expIXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company, seeking a database administrator to manage their Postgres and MySQL environments. The role involves maintaining database infrastructure, managing backups, performing upgrades, and optimizing database security and performance.
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Responsibilities
Administration of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases throughout the development and production lifecycles
Develop and maintain processes for optimizing database security and standards
Perform upgrades using proper lifecycle management and testing
Manage backup and recovery functions for a PostgreSQL environment
Monitors performance issues on all production and non-production databases (as applicable) implementing performance monitoring and trending on all production and applicable non-production databases
Assist development groups in optimizing SQL statements in applications, batch jobs, and reports and in designing and using databases and database applications and processes for maximum performance, security, reliability, and availability
Cross-training in NoSQL database administration (Cassandra and MongoDB)
Create automation for repeating database tasks
24x7 on-call rotation for critical system issues
Coordinate with engineering teams to keep database software up-to-date
Qualification
Required
BS in Computer Science or IT related field
4+ years of IT experience
3+ years Relational Database Administrator (working with PostgreSQL 14+, MySQL 8)
Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL / MSSQL) Architecture
Working knowledge of Cloud Platforms RDS / CloudSQL (Postgres, MySQL, and Aurora)
Strong communication and interaction skills
Eagerness to continue learning
Preferred
MongoDB Experience is a plus
Scripting experience, Shell, Python are a plus
3+ years of experience in any other database administration is a plus
Benefits
Benefits
Company
IXL Learning
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Mishkin
CEO
Alicia Laskowski, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Partner
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