Database Engineer (MySQL/Linux)

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide daily technical support and operational services for overseas game production databases running on cloud platforms.

• Perform database monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, backup and recovery for production environments.

• Provide first-level support for database-related incidents and coordinate with Database Technology and DevOps teams to resolve issues.

• Support database schema changes, data changes, deployment and other database operations in production environments.

• Monitor database performance, availability, capacity and overall health.

• Perform basic Linux system administration and troubleshooting related to database environments.

• Work closely with China-based technical teams on database incidents, technical issues and daily operational matters.

• Document troubleshooting procedures, operational processes and database related issues.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, CIS or a related technical field.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Database Administration, Database Operations or Database Support.

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL is required.

• Experience with Redis, MongoDB or other databases is an advantage.

• Hands-on experience in Linux system administration and troubleshooting is required.

• Experience with database backup/recovery, monitoring and production troubleshooting.

• Experience with AWS, Tencent Cloud or other cloud platforms is preferred.

• Experience supporting databases in production / 24x7 environments is an advantage.

• Strong problem-solving skills, sense of responsibility and teamwork.

• Able to learn new database technologies and cloud platforms quickly.

• Willing to support 24/7 on-call / shift arrangements when required.