Senior DevOps Engineer

SAP SE; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer in Reston, VA to lead database backup and recovery strategies. The role involves MySQL and MSSQL database administration, performance tuning, and cloud platform engagement. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and several years of experience in relevant fields. The position supports a Hybrid Work Model, appealing to those seeking flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in relevant roles with a Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of experience in MySQL Database administration.
• Experience in cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on database systems.
• Drive operational efficiency topics across multiple teams.

Skills

MySQL Database administration

Operations support

Cloud platforms including GCP and Azure

Multi-DB technology including MongoDB

DevOps automation tools including Terraform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Git

Vault

Jenkins

Ansible

Docker

K8s

Job description

Requisition ID: 452725
Work Area: Software-Development Operations
Expected Travel: 0%
Career Status: Professional
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Career Level: T3-2

Original Posting Date: 04/27/2026

Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Reston, VA

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Purpose and Objective

SuccessFactors, Inc. seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer at our Reston, VA location to develop and implement database backup and recovery strategy and solutions.

Expectations and Tasks

Control system resources usage, perform troubleshooting and diagnostics activities. Responsible for the installation, configurations and maintenance of MySQL database standalone & master‑master cluster, DR setup. Analyze resources usage (Infra and Database), analyze growth patterns, perform capacity planning for the Database Infrastructure. Collect and analyze database performance information; identify and implement solutions for performance problems. Utilize query optimization and tuning skills including cross database and cross server queries, analysis and troubleshooting interactions between databases, operating systems and applications with regard to performance and resources usage. Create database tables, setting up indexes, data constraints and database views. Analyze and predict through trend analysis and resolve database system, storage and application issues. Monitor jobs in production and be responsible for load/hardware analysis mapping, fault tolerance and security. Evaluate and implement database technologies and utilities. Perform database upgrades, patching, migrations. Review and implement database changes. Participate in rotation shift supporting production and non‑production databases of MySQL and MSSQL and provide timely response to system alerts. Drive operational efficiency topics. Work closely with stakeholders, development architects/managers and developers across locations and ensure timely delivery. Participate and contribute towards organization’s goals and objectives, collaborating with multiple teams and solutions.

Education and Occupational Experience

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field of study and six (6) years of progressive post‑baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation. Alternatively, a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field of study and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience must include four (4) years involving each of the following:

• MySQL Database administration including install, upgrade, HA, DR, replication, and backups
• Operations support, on‑call support, and performance tuning
• Cloud platforms including GCP and Azure
• Multi‑DB technology including MongoDB, Percona, or MariaDB
• DevOps automation tools including Terraform, Git, Vault, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, and K8s

Experience must include two (2) years involving each of the following:

• MSSQL Database Administration including install, upgrade, HA, DR, replication, and backups
• PostgreSQL including install, upgrade, HA, DR, replication, and backups

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, etc.), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.