- Sound knowledge of all Windows and SQL utilities, strong PowerShell knowledge and experience is a plus.

- Experience with MySQL and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) for all core DBA functions.

- Solid understanding of network, storage, tiered application environments and security.

- Solid knowledge in database replication technologies including Always-on, GoldenGate, etc and strong architectural/engineering skills to design systems that meet various applications High Availability and Disaster Recovery requirements.

- Experience in engineering processes supporting repetitive or frequent tasks in database administration or deployment.

- Solid understanding and experience in maintain MySQL technology lifecycle, and automation of its deployment.

- Good engineering skills in developing enterprise solutions to support MySQL in areas like backup, monitoring/alerting, security compliance, patching, etc.

- Good interpersonal skills along with effective communication (both written and verbal) skills.

- Demonstrate ability to solve complex systems and database environment issues.

- Demonstrate ability to work in a complex organization to determine business and customer needs, providing the best solution to meet those needs.

- A good team player, leader, flexible, share knowledge, help others, collaborate well within and outside the team.

- Should have performed database maintenance activities.

- Should have basic shell scripting knowledge.

- Should have basic OS level troubleshooting skills.

- Familiarity with other SQL/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle etc