Join a leading global technology organization as a Senior Data Engineer, supporting large-scale Elasticsearch and MySQL environments within modern cloud-native infrastructure platforms. This role focuses on designing, deploying, optimizing, and managing highly available database systems running on Kubernetes-based environments.
You will work closely with development, operations, and SRE teams to drive automation, operational excellence, and scalable database architecture while contributing to mission-critical infrastructure supporting millions of users worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced database engineers seeking exposure to enterprise-scale cloud and e-commerce environments in Japan.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, manage, and optimize large-scale Elasticsearch clusters in production environments.
- Manage highly available and scalable MySQL database clusters across containerized infrastructure platforms.
- Perform performance tuning and optimization to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Implement backup, recovery, monitoring, and database security strategies.
- Automate deployment, scaling, and operational tasks using Python, Bash, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.
- Monitor database health, capacity, and performance using enterprise observability tools.
- Troubleshoot production database incidents and conduct root cause analysis for operational issues.
- Lead lifecycle management activities for database platforms and infrastructure environments.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional engineering, operations, and SRE teams.
- Participate in architecture reviews, operational improvement initiatives, and technical discussions.
- Document database architectures, operational procedures, and technical runbooks.
- Participate in on-call rotations supporting critical production systems.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- More than 8 years of experience as a Database Engineer in enterprise environments.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience managing Elasticsearch platforms.
- Experience designing and supporting large-scale Elasticsearch clusters and MySQL environments.
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, containerized database deployments, and cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
- Experience implementing database backup, recovery, monitoring, and automation strategies.
- Experience using monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, or Splunk.
- Experience automating operational tasks using Python or Bash scripting.
- Experience troubleshooting production incidents and supporting highly available infrastructure environments.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and team members.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced operational environments.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Basic level.
- English: Fluent / Business level.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with additional NoSQL technologies such as Couchbase.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
- Experience implementing Elasticsearch security features and access controls.
- Understanding of database security, encryption, and compliance best practices.
- Experience managing stateful applications within Kubernetes environments.
- Familiarity with Docker containerization technologies.
- Experience leading database modernization or automation initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working in large-scale cloud or e-commerce environments.
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognized technology organization operating large-scale cloud and data infrastructure platforms. The company specializes in delivering highly scalable, reliable, and high-performance services while continuously investing in modern infrastructure technologies and engineering excellence.
Employees collaborate within international engineering teams supporting mission-critical systems used by millions of users globally. The organization promotes innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across all technology operations.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work with enterprise-scale Elasticsearch, MySQL, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.
- Gain hands-on experience with modern cloud-native infrastructure environments.
- Collaborate with highly skilled international engineering teams.
- Develop expertise in high-availability database architecture and automation.
- Exposure to cutting-edge monitoring, observability, and cloud technologies.
- Opportunities to mentor engineers and contribute to strategic infrastructure initiatives.
- Flexible working style with remote work options, minimal overtime, and casual office culture.
- Build valuable experience within a globally recognized and innovation-driven technology organization.
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