Lead Database Reliability Engineer

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....