MySQL DBA, Contract, US

66degrees•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential. At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way. We are seeking a highly skilled MySQL Database Administrator with deep expertise in MySQL administration, replication, and high-availability configuration. This role will play a critical part in driving database modernization initiatives, including schema refactoring, upgrade planning, and integration with automated deployment pipelines and agentic tooling pipelines. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth along with a modernization mindset to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability across enterprise data platforms. Important Details: Employment Type: Contract - (4-5 weeks) Work Mode: 100% Remote Notice Period: Immediate Joiners

Requirements

Mid- to senior-level professional with 8–10+ years of relevant experience in database administration
Strong hands-on experience in MySQL administration, replication, and high-availability configuration
Proven expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting complex database issues
Experience with schema refactoring and upgrade planning
Familiarity with automated deployment pipelines and DevOps integration
Experience working with large-scale, high-volume transactional systems
Knowledge of cloud database services and distributed database architectures
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to agentic tooling pipelines or AI-driven database management approaches is a plus

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize MySQL database environments across production and non-production systems
Design, implement, and manage replication strategies and high-availability configurations
Lead database modernization efforts, including schema refactoring and upgrade planning
Integrate database systems with automated deployment pipelines and DevOps workflows
Collaborate with engineering teams to support CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code practices
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies
Ensure database security, backup, recovery, and data integrity standards are maintained
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in high-availability environments
Support adoption of agentic tooling pipelines and AI-driven approaches for database automation
Document database architecture, processes, and operational best practices