Akkodis Group Nordics · 2 hours ago
Database Administrator
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$49/hr - $64/hr
10+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Database Administrator for a Contract with a client in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will lead the engineering and optimization of MySQL and Couchbase environments, ensuring high availability, compliance, and operational excellence.
Embedded SystemsSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement multi‑region high‑availability MySQL architectures using group replication, orchestrators, and failover strategies
Plan and manage sharding, partitioning, and data lifecycle policies to support scalable, low‑latency data operations
Perform advanced performance tuning, including buffer pool optimization, redo log tuning, and IO pattern analysis
Build, maintain, and refine baselines, dashboards, and monitoring systems to detect anomalies and ensure system stability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues involving locking, contention, replication lag, or cluster performance bottlenecks
Automate database builds, patching, schema standards enforcement, drift detection, and compliance controls while partnering closely with engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
10+ years of hands‑on DBA experience with MySQL and NoSQL ecosystems (e.g., Couchbase), including production support at scale
Proven expertise in multi‑region HA design (group replication/orchestrators), sharding/partitioning, and advanced performance tuning (buffer pool, redo, IO)
Strong automation and reliability background—build/patch orchestration, drift detection, schema/release governance—with solid security/compliance implementation (encryption, auditing) and ability to coach/partner with engineering teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid leave including Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis Group Nordics
Akkodis Group Nordics, operates as a specialized tech cluster, combining expertise in Digital Engineering and Edge Technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Reiten & Co
2020-03-16Acquired
2009-05-01Private Equity
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