Job Opportunity | Database Administrator- MySQL-Linux/Unix

thePlatform, is hiring an experienced Database Administrator for our Network Operations team.

thePlatform helps content providers, broadband media sites, and mobile businesses solve their unique media publishing requirements. Our proven media management and publishing technology services scale with our customers’ operations and supports their business model with an open, versatile approach to providing an ideal technical solution for their needs.

Our Network Operations team uses the latest technologies to support our high-availability, high-traffic Internet applications with greater than 99.9% uptime. Our applications power high-profile destinations for customers such as CNBC, PBS, Travel Channel, Comcast and many others who demand strict uptime and security standards.

This position offers a tremendous opportunity to learn a broad range of new coding skills, technology, and processes in a growing company with one of the healthiest development organizations you’ll find anywhere. We practice Agile methodologies, plan rational schedules, and our cross-functional teams build strong, collaborative relationships as partners in the delivery of quality products.

Responsibilities

  • Design, tune, maintain and support database systems for highly available, high-volume Internet applications
  • Assist the development teams with application schema design and applying best practices
  • Respond quickly to critical support issues
  • Communicate regularly with development and support teams regarding database status and changes
  • Work with development teams to evaluate new database technologies and features
  • Work with the network and security teams to ensure database adherence to security standards
  • Ensure that customer SLAs are met at all times
  • Maintain and improve disaster recovery plans

Requirements

  • 5 years experience as a database administrator for high availability Internet sites
  • 3 years MySQL experience
  • 3 years Linux / UNIX experience
  • 2 years replication and/or clustering experience
  • Expert troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to analyze and tune databases for performance and efficiency
  • Scripting experience in Perl, Python or Shell
  • Experience in backup, restore and disaster recovery procedures
  • Ability to work closely with development team

Additional Experience (preferred)

  • Oracle 10/11G RAC
  • Microsoft SQL Server

thePlatform is a great place to work – we consider our company to be one of the best-kept secrets in town! We take pride in our incredibly bright and driven employees who believe in the importance of having fun while being the best they can be. Our location in downtown Seattle means that the waterfront, biking trails, funky coffee shops and lunch restaurants are mere steps away from our office. We are determined to create an environment where our employees are valued, understand our business goals, and are motivated to provide our customers with the best digital media management services in the industry.

While we enjoy our dynamic work environment and fast-paced culture, we also believe in a healthy work/life balance and varied interests in life. At thePlatform, you will find many cycling enthusiasts, avid runners, passionate climbers and skiers who work hard and play hard – but no one plays as hard as our very own thePlatform soccer team! We have musicians, writers and artists who add a creative and colorful dimension to our enjoyment of the office life. We have true coffee aficionados who embody our city’s coffee culture – not to mention bring wonderful morning aromas into our kitchen. We would love for you to bring your passions to our growing team!

This position will be filled at thePlatform headquarters in Seattle, WA. thePlatform offers competitive compensation and spectacular benefits typically seen only at very large organizations, including free cable, internet and an employee stock purchase plan, due to our company’s association with Comcast. Please visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and benefits.

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