About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and motivated MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team at PriceLabs, a leading B2B SaaS company. As a DBA, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of our database system, which is the backbone of our operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, and customer support, to enhance our infrastructure and maintain a seamless user experience.

This role will require you to work from 5:30 PM IST to 2:00 AM IST

Key responsibilities:

• Database Performance and Reliability: Monitor, tune, and maintain the performance of our database systems, identifying and resolving any issues to reduce downtime and avoid service disruptions.
• Automation and Optimization: Design, implement, and oversee automated systems and processes to enhance the scalability of our database architecture and support our growing customer base.
• Scalability and Efficiency: Design, implement, and manage database systems that can scale efficiently with the growing needs of our customer base. Optimize query performance and adjust configurations to enhance database efficiency and response times.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop and oversee robust backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data preservation and quick recovery in case of data loss or system failures.
• Capacity Planning: Conduct regular capacity planning to manage database growth effectively and forecast future database requirements.
• Database Upgrades and Patches: Manage the implementation of database updates, upgrades, and patches to ensure the use of current technologies and to maintain database performance and security.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Develop and maintain comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems to provide immediate insights into database health and performance.
• Documentation: Keep precise documentation of database architecture, processes, and procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer and streamlining the onboarding of new team members.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• At least 4+ years of proven experience as a Database Administrator or a similar role, with a strong track record in managing sophisticated, large/medium-scale database environments.
• Proficiency in database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting for MySQL.
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting.
• Deep understanding of database provisioning and maintenance, preferably within virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools such as Grafana/PMM, Prometheus.
• Solid skills in database query languages and scripting, with the ability to automate routine tasks and optimize database operations.
• Knowledgeable in networking, security best practices, and optimizing database performance.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to excel in a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Autonomy in work style with a passion for maintaining high-quality database systems.
• Open and willing to take on additional responsibilities and gradually transition into a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).

How to apply for this position?

Please fill out the form with the required details. If your profile is shortlisted, our team will reach out to you via email. If you don’t find the emails in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

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About PriceLabs

PriceLabs is a revenue management solution for the short-term rental and hospitality industry, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, IL. Our platform helps individual hosts and hospitality professionals optimize their pricing and revenue management, adapting to changing market trends and occupancy levels.

With dynamic pricing, automation rules, and customizations, we manage pricing and minimum-stay restrictions for any portfolio size, with prices automatically uploaded to preferred channels.

Every day, we price over 450,000+ listings globally across 135+ countries, offering world-class tools like the Base Price Help and Minimum Stay Recommendation Engine.

Our customer base grew 10x since 2019 and in 2022:

• Our team grew 3x
• We raised $30 million in funding from Summit Partners
• We joined hands with Rental Scale-Up to deliver in-depth market insights and actionable news to hosts & property managers.

We continue to grow exponentially backed by a strong team to take us to the next level.

Why join PriceLabs?

• Work with an industry-leading product that has thousands of customers worldwide, and our customers love the product! (NPS in the 70s, Customer reviews here)
• Work with a global team (15 countries and counting) of passionate individuals that accept open communication, empowerment, and a shared focus on customer success.
• We are a freemium product, so marketing leads the charge on customer acquisition.
• We are a remote-first organization and accept work from home as the norm.

PriceLabs is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.