Senior Cloud Operations Engineer - DBA

TP-Link; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and drinks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Contributions to 401(k) funds

Health and wellness benefits

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link, based in Irvine, California, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage and optimize cloud database systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and five years of relevant experience, particularly with AWS databases.

The position offers comprehensive health benefits, including full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional perks encompass free snacks, gym membership, and team-building events.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience administering cloud database systems.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language for scripting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot cloud database faults.
• Monitor and optimize cloud database performance.
• Partner with business departments to ensure database availability.

Skills

Proficiency in Linux administration

Experience administering cloud (AWS) database systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in at least one programming language

Familiarity with NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Description

Headquartered in the United States, TP‑Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi‑Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP‑Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint. We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP‑Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high‑performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and troubleshoot cloud database faults to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
• Continuously monitor and optimize cloud database performance for scalability, efficiency, and responsiveness.
• Partner closely with business departments to understand their needs and ensure database availability aligns with business goals.
• Collaborate on cloud database architecture enhancements to support evolving requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to development teams, fostering a strong understanding of cloud database best practices.
• Lead the construction and ongoing maintenance of our database platform in the cloud environment.
• Participate in the development of database operation and maintenance products and related components.
• Stay up to date on emerging database technologies and products to identify opportunities for improvement and support business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience administering cloud (AWS) database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) and practical experience with their operation is a plus.
• Proficiency in Linux administration, including service deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Shell, Python, Java) for scripting and automating database operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of distributed system concepts like data replication and election mechanisms.
• Experience using open‑source middleware in large‑scale environments.
• Experience using or developing tools (e.g., DMS) to achieve zero downtime data migration.

Benefits

Salary range: TBD

• Free snacks and drinks
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401(k) funds
• Bi‑annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team‑building events

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.