MySQL DBA - ZYNGA

Are you looking to join a fast-paced, high energy environment? Do possess the drive and ability to get that job done? We are looking for a stellar MySQL DBA for our corporate office here in San Francisco. If you think you have what it takes, please apply! We’re having a ball!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solid knowledge of physical and logical database design
• Solid knowledge in schema design principals with demonstrated aptitude to apply best practices for scalable designs and influence developers.
• Experience administering database systems ( backup, monitoring, security, installation ) in a many instance environment
• Proficiency in a scripting language ( preferably perl )
• Experience designing scalable and Highly Available database Systems
• Ability to work with the Engineering/Development and Operations team.
• Identify and recommend tools and services for managing the database infrastructure.
• Hardware sizing requirements for database loads based on efficient use of multi-core systems.
• Experience updating MySQL instances in a high volume environment.
• Experience tuning MySQL instances with virally increasing amounts of data.

REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years experience with relational database systems.
• 2+ years of hands on experience as a MySQL DBA.
• MySQL 5.x (InnoDB and MyISAM engines).
• The ideal candidate will have experience with: Linux (Centos/Fedora/RedHat) with emphasis on network and I/O performance tuning. LVM(Logical Volume Management) and snapshots, Perl, Nagios, Cacti, Subversion, MySQL replication (Master-Master, Master-Slave, cluster replication preferred).
• Must have the ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced environment.


Zynga is the #1 social gaming company on the web. The company was founded specifically to add a social element to online games because we all love games, and we love them most when we’re playing with friends! Zynga has something for everyone: casino games, word games, role playing games and flirting games which can be found on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Hi5 and Friendster. Zynga is looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, technology-driven culture and are tenacious about achieving results. Our games are produced by our talented team of developers & designers with an audience of 3.5 million users per day and 55 million registered players. Find out what 18 million monthly players already know! The company has its own building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco that has a high-energy buzz and yummy amenities (we provide lunch and dinner every day!). In July, Zynga announced raising $29 million led by Kleiner Perkins.

• This position is located in our corporate office in San Francisco
• Competitive salary & stock options & quarterly bonuses
• We provide full benefits: dental, vision & healthcare
• Delicious lunch & dinner every day!

CONTACT: FLO@ZYNGA.COM