Oracle My SQL Database Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Oracle MySQL Database Architect based in the United States. This is a long-term opportunity for a hands-on database architecture professional responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting mission-critical MySQL environments. You will play a key role in building scalable database architectures while ensuring strong performance, reliability, availability, and security across production systems. The position combines architecture with practical database administration, including installations, upgrades, migrations, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. You will collaborate closely with development and infrastructure teams to establish effective database designs, operational standards, and best practices. A significant focus will be placed on high availability, replication, backup and recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. You will also monitor database health and capacity while proactively identifying opportunities to improve stability and efficiency. This role is well suited to an experienced database specialist who enjoys solving complex production challenges and working hands-on with critical data infrastructure.