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WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled database administrators continues to rise, Wikimedia's remote Staff Database Administrator role stands out for its global impact. With a focus on relational database infrastructure, candidates with expertise in MariaDB and MySQL derivatives are in high demand. Before applying, consider developing skills in database schema design, query optimization, and automation.
Job Description
About the Role
Wikimedia is seeking a skilled Staff Database Administrator to support the technology behind Wikipedia and its sister projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the health and performance of Wikimedia's production relational database systems.Responsibilities
- Ensure the health and performance of Wikimedia’s production relational database systems
- Deploy, maintain and troubleshoot relational database systems
- Design, implement, manage and automate replication topologies
- Consult in the design of database schemas and queries
- Monitor, debug and optimize database query performance
How to Stand Out
- Familiarize yourself with MariaDB and MySQL derivatives to stand out in the application process.
- Showcase your ability to design and optimize database schemas and queries in your portfolio.
- Develop skills in automation and scripting to improve database management workflows.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with database replication topologies and query performance optimization during the interview.
- Highlight any experience working with large-scale database systems and global user bases.
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