Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in database systems and cloud infrastructure to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-availability backend systems and data platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring system reliability, optimizing database performance, automating operational workflows, and supporting business-critical applications in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational database systems (MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server) with high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.

• Manage cloud-based database services (AWS / Alibaba Cloud such as RDS, ADB, Redis, ECS, Kubernetes, DTS, DMS).

• Develop and maintain automated scripts and internal tools using Python and Bash for deployment, monitoring, and operational efficiency.

• Implement database monitoring, alerting, backup, and recovery strategies to ensure 24×7 system availability.

• Perform SQL optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for large-scale systems.

• Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments.

• Conduct release management, SQL change reviews, and access control governance.

• Collaborate with development teams to provide technical solutions and database support.

• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous system improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in software engineering, database administration, or cloud infrastructure roles.

• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.

• Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS or Alibaba Cloud.

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.

• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting for automation.

• Strong knowledge of high-availability architecture, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.

• Experience in CI/CD implementation and operational process automation.

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or MySQL DBA certification.

• Experience with distributed systems and large-scale data platforms.