Lead MySQL Platform Engineer
Partnerize
Who We Are
At Partnerize, we're on a mission to transform the way businesses grow. We've built the leading partnership automation platform that empowers brands to discover, engage, and convert their audiences at scale. From affiliate marketing to influencer collaborations, we help our clients build and manage profitable partnerships that drive real results. We're a team of passionate problem-solvers who are dedicated to helping our clients win in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
Why Join Us
We're looking for passionate, talented people who want to be part of a winning team. At Partnerize, you'll find a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. We're guided by our core values, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. We also offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you're ready to grow your career and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Be part of the team transforming our platform.
Own the strategy, performance, and evolution of Partnerize’s global MySQL platform.
Partnerize is undergoing major platform transformation — replacing legacy systems, expanding our technology estate, and driving toward high-availability, globally resilient data infrastructure. Our MySQL platform is critical to this mission.
We’re looking for a Lead MySQL Platform Engineer to define and drive database architecture, champion best practice, and ensure world-class performance and reliability.
Remote-first across the UK, with optional visits to our Newcastle office.
What You’ll Do
• Lead architecture, design, and evolution of our MySQL platform across global environments.
• Engineer robust replication strategies (GTID-based, multi-region, failover) and drive HA improvements.
• Optimise performance across indexing, schema design, slow-query analysis, and workload profiling.
• Guide and implement major lifecycle events — migrations, version upgrades, topology redesigns.
• Build automation and tooling to reduce operational load and embed resilience into the stack.
• Provide deep technical expertise to engineering teams and mentor peers on database best practice.
What You Bring
• Expert-level MySQL knowledge: performance tuning, distributed replication, recovery, and storage internals.
• Strong experience with observability and performance tooling (Percona, PMM, Performance Schema, Grafana).
• Proficiency with Linux systems, networking concepts, and automation scripting.
• Experience designing and supporting high-scale, mission-critical databases in production.
• Clear communication and the ability to influence architecture across teams.
Nice-to-Have
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Druid, or other NoSQL stores.
• Experience building DBA/DBRE automation and infra-as-code (Python, Bash, Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with microservices, containers, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Why Partnerize?
• Architect systems at the core of a global SaaS platform.
• Shape foundational decisions as we scale into the next era of growth.
• Work alongside high-calibre engineers in a remote-first, collaborative culture.
• Own the MySQL platform end-to-end — with the autonomy to modernise and innovate.
UK Benefits & Perks
- 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
- Enhanced Parental Leave: 6 months full pay for birth parent, 4 weeks non-birth parent at full pay after one year employment
- 5 extra 'Partnerize Parental Days' each year
- Private Medical Insurance through Bupa
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Wellness Program including access to EAP, Wellness Coaching & Wellness Fridays program
- Regular company events and activities
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception.
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