Senior Database Administrator(MariaDB)

Senior MariaDB DBA (Galera Cluster | Troubleshooting | On-Prem) Location: Bangalore / Remote Notice Period: Immediate JoinersBudget: Up to 25 LPA Contractual |Experience: 7+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Database Administrator (7+ years) with deep expertise in MariaDB to manage and support Galera Cluster environments. This role is highly focused on production support, troubleshooting, and cluster stability, along with provisioning new database instances in an on-premise setup.Core ResponsibilitiesMariaDB Cluster OperationsManage and maintain existing MariaDB Galera Clusters in productionProvision and configure new instances based on demandEnsure high availability and stability of database systemsPerform routine health checks and proactive monitoringTroubleshooting & Issue ResolutionDiagnose and resolve stale/idle connections, socket closure issues, timeouts, and failed handshakesHandle cluster node failures, desynchronization, replication inconsistencies, and quorum issuesAnalyze logs and system metrics to identify root causesOwn real-time production incidents with minimal downtimePerformance & OptimizationTune database and OS parameters for optimal performanceOptimize queries, indexing, and connection handlingManage connection pooling and resource utilizationLinux System AdministrationWork on RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu servers hosting MariaDBTroubleshoot network, port, and socket-level issuesMonitor CPU, memory, disk I/O, and process-level performanceAutomate fixes and checks using Bash/Python scriptingRequired Skills & Experience7+ years as a DBA with strong focus on MariaDB/MySQLProven hands-on experience with Galera Cluster management & troubleshootingStrong expertise in:Connection handling (timeouts, max connections, pooling)Socket-level debuggingProduction issue resolutionSolid experience in on-premise environments (non-cloud)Strong Linux troubleshooting skillsProficiency in SQL and performance tuningKey Hiring Signals (Must-Have)We are looking for candidates who:Have handled real production outages, not just setupCan explain why stale connections happen and how to fix themUnderstand socket-level issues between app DB cluster nodesHave hands-on experience managing running clusters, not just deploying themAre comfortable owning and stabilizing existing environmentsNice to HaveExperience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Exposure to automation (Ansible, scripting)Experience in high-transaction systems Apply now: simmi@hiresquad.in Senior MariaDB DBA (Galera Cluster | Troubleshooting | On-Prem) Location: Bangalore / Remote Notice Period: Immediate JoinersBudget: Up to 25 LPA Contractual |Experience: 7+ YearsJob SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned Senior Database Administrator (7+ years) with deep expertise in MariaDB to manage and support Galera Cluster environments. This role is highly focused on production support, troubleshooting, and cluster stability, along with provisioning new database instances in an on-premise setup.Core ResponsibilitiesMariaDB Cluster OperationsManage and maintain existing MariaDB Galera Clusters in productionProvision and configure new instances based on demandEnsure high availability and stability of database systemsPerform routine health checks and proactive monitoringTroubleshooting & Issue ResolutionDiagnose and resolve stale/idle connections, socket closure issues, timeouts, and failed handshakesHandle cluster node failures, desynchronization, replication inconsistencies, and quorum issuesAnalyze logs and system metrics to identify root causesOwn real-time production incidents with minimal downtimePerformance & OptimizationTune database and OS parameters for optimal performanceOptimize queries, indexing, and connection handlingManage connection pooling and resource utilizationLinux System AdministrationWork on RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu servers hosting MariaDBTroubleshoot network, port, and socket-level issuesMonitor CPU, memory, disk I/O, and process-level performanceAutomate fixes and checks using Bash/Python scriptingRequired Skills & Experience7+ years as a DBA with strong focus on MariaDB/MySQLProven hands-on experience with Galera Cluster management & troubleshootingStrong expertise in:Connection handling (timeouts, max connections, pooling)Socket-level debuggingProduction issue resolutionSolid experience in on-premise environments (non-cloud)Strong Linux troubleshooting skillsProficiency in SQL and performance tuningKey Hiring Signals (Must-Have)We are looking for candidates who:Have handled real production outages, not just setupCan explain why stale connections happen and how to fix themUnderstand socket-level issues between app DB cluster nodesHave hands-on experience managing running clusters, not just deploying themAre comfortable owning and stabilizing existing environmentsNice to HaveExperience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Exposure to automation (Ansible, scripting)Experience in high-transaction systems Apply now: simmi@hiresquad.i