• Senior Cloud Database Administrator

    TP-Link North America, Inc. (Irvine, CA)


    Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

     

    We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

     

    Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

    Job Description:

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and support mission-critical databases in cloud environments.

     

    This is a hands-on role with responsibilities spanning operational support, performance tuning, automation, and architectural design across a diverse range of database technologies.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Database Administration & Optimization

     

    + Ensure high availability and performance for both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, AWS RDS etc.).

    + Troubleshoot and resolve performance and reliability issues across all database platforms.

    + Participating in the development of database operation and maintenance products and related components.

     

    Cloud Operations & Automation

     

    + Manage cloud-based database services (primarily on AWS) including provisioning, patching, backups, monitoring and replication.

    + Implement automation for monitoring, scaling, and maintenance using scripting or tools like Terraform/Ansible.

     

    Architecture & Design

     

    + Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective database architectures tailored to application needs.

    + Guide database technology selection based on workload characteristics and performance requirements.

     

    Collaboration & Innovation

     

    + Partner with engineering teams to integrate best practices in database design and cloud operations.

    + Provide technical support and training to the development teams within the company's business departments.

    + Research and recommend emerging tools and techniques to improve database performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.

    Requirements

    + Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related technical disciplines.

    + 7+ years of hands-on DBA experience with both SQL and NoSQL systems (MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, etc.)

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.

    + Expertise in database performance tuning, monitoring, and high-availability configuration and maintenance operations.

    + Proven ability to support mission-critical systems with 24/7 uptime requirements in production environments.

    + Proficiency in Linux operating systems, including service deployment, troubleshooting, and tuning.

    + Experience working with AWS/Azure/GCP services to efficiently manage databases in cloud.

    + Knowledge of opensource monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana

    Preferred:

    + Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

    + Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for database changes.

    + Understanding of cloud security best practices

     

    Benefits

     

    Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000

     

    + Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays

    + Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)

    + Contributions to 401k funds

    + Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases

    + Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership

    + Quarterly team-building events

     

    At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

     

    Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.