Database Administrator • Staff

Who you are

You have extensive experience in database administration, particularly with relational databases like MariaDB and MySQL. Your expertise includes designing, operating, and optimizing database infrastructure at scale, ensuring high availability and performance for critical systems. You are adept at troubleshooting and maintaining database systems in production environments, and you understand the importance of data integrity and security.

You possess strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, allowing you to consult on database schema design and query optimization effectively. Your experience includes implementing and managing replication topologies, which is crucial for maintaining data consistency across multiple sites. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment, engaging with Site Reliability Engineers and other technical teams to enhance database performance and reliability.

What you'll do

As a Staff Database Administrator at Wikimedia, you will be responsible for the health and performance of the organization's production relational database systems. This includes deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting database systems across production, development, and staging environments. You will design and implement database schemas and oversee schema changes, ensuring that they align with the needs of various applications and services.

You will also automate processes related to database management, enhancing efficiency and reducing the potential for human error. Your role will involve consulting with other teams to ensure that database solutions meet the requirements of Wikimedia's projects, which serve hundreds of millions of users worldwide. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, taking on new challenges that make a tangible difference on a global scale.

What we offer

Wikimedia offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that supports the sum of all human knowledge. You will work with a talented team of professionals dedicated to maintaining and improving the technology behind Wikipedia and its sister projects. The role provides flexibility with remote work options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.