Cloud-Native Backend Engineer: Databases & Kubernetes

Shopee; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee in Singapore is seeking a Backend/Infra Engineer to design and build cloud-native database service solutions that power global operations. You will ensure high availability, performance, and scalability in a large-scale distributed environment.

You will collaborate with DBAs and other engineering teams to implement robust data systems, metadata and event centers, and Kubernetes-based storage and scheduling solutions. Experience with Go, Python or Java is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related fields
• Passionate about coding and solving challenging problems
• In-depth understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures and algorithms, operating systems, networks, databases, etc)
• Strong and hands-on experience with at least one of the programming languages: Go, Python, Java
• Strong logical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

• Design and build cloud-native database service solutions to support Shopee's global critical business operations.
• Design and construct a database service ecosystem, encompassing key systems such as db metadata system and db event center.
• Collaborate with DBAs and other technical teams to provide advanced, reliable, and scalable technical solutions based on business requirements and multi-IDC scenarios.
• Design and develop Kubernetes storage and intelligent scheduling solutions.
• Ensure the reliability of the database services, respond to and resolve various online issues, and build intelligent monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Skills

Go

Python

Java

Distributed systems

Data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Shopee in Singapore is seeking a Backend/Infra Engineer to design and build cloud-native database service solutions that power global operations. You will ensure high availability, performance, and scalability in a large-scale distributed environment.

You will collaborate with DBAs and other engineering teams to implement robust data systems, metadata and event centers, and Kubernetes-based storage and scheduling solutions. Experience with Go, Python or Java is valued.