Join a dynamic team at Japan's largest internet service company as a Database Engineer, supporting scalable and high-performance systems that power a massive eCommerce platform. In this role, you'll manage database reliability, performance tuning, and cloud provisioning while collaborating with developers in a fast-paced, agile environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure used by millions across Japan.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, monitor, and optimize relational databases for performance and uptime
- Support database backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes
- Collaborate with developers to improve data models and SQL query efficiency
- Assist in cloud-based database provisioning (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Document database configurations, policies, and standard procedures
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year as a Database Engineer, DBA, or similar role
- Strong understanding of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar RDBMS
- Hands-on use of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with Git for version control
Soft Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and performance optimization
- Ability to work collaboratively in agile, cross-functional teams
Language Requirements
- Japanese: Conversational
- English: Intermediate to Business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimization
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
- Basic scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, etc.)
- Understanding of database security and compliance standards
About the Company
As Japan's largest internet service company, this organization operates one of the country's most expansive eCommerce ecosystems. With a focus on technological innovation, cloud scalability, and cross-functional collaboration, engineers have the opportunity to make a direct impact at scale. The company promotes a data-driven culture, values continuous learning, and encourages engineers to drive change through innovation.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Contribute to large-scale, high-impact database systems
- Use cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced cloud environment
- Collaborate with a diverse, international engineering team
- Flexible work environment with minimal overtime
- Opportunities for growth in a listed tech leader with strong benefits
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