Senior Cloud Operations Engineer - DBA

TP-Link Corporation Limited; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks and drinks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k contributions

Health and wellness benefits

Quarterly team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Corporation Limited in Irvine, California, is seeking an experienced cloud database administrator. This role involves troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimizing cloud database performance while collaborating closely with business departments.

The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, with 5 years of experience in administering cloud databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, and familiarity with NoSQL systems.

Benefits include fully paid insurance and contributions to 401k funds. If you are passionate about technology and innovation, we welcome you to apply and join our diverse team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience administering cloud databases.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and their operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize database performance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot cloud database faults.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Provide technical support and training to teams.

Skills

Cloud database administration

Linux administration

Programming (Shell, Python, Java)

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Salary range: TBD

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.
• Lead the construction and ongoing maintenance of our database platform.
• Stay up to date on emerging database technologies and products to identify opportunities for improvement and support business growth.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Experienceusing or developing tools (e.g., DMS) to achieve zero downtime data migration.

Benefits

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

At TP‑Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. 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. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth‑oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP‑Link Systems Inc.