Platform Engineer (Database Specialist)

FinTech company with over 65M users, providing financial services in Japan with team members from 50+ countries.
Database
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Platform Engineer (Database Specialist)

PayPay, a leading FinTech company in Japan with over 65M users, is seeking a Platform Engineer specializing in databases at scale for mission-critical systems. This role is crucial in providing efficient and stable storage services for PayPay's financial products.

As a Platform Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing and optimizing database operations, including monitoring, configuration management, scaling, and data migration. You'll work with various technologies including Aurora, MySQL, TiDB, Redis, and DynamoDB in an AWS environment.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse team with members from over 50 countries. PayPay values innovation and risk-taking, providing daily opportunities for growth and development. The company operates on a Work From Anywhere at Anytime (WFA) policy, offering flexibility and work-life balance.

Key responsibilities include database operations management, troubleshooting stability and performance issues, documentation, and R&D for resolving datastore-related challenges. You'll use modern tools and technologies including Python, Go, SQL, AWS, Terraform, and various monitoring solutions.

The position offers competitive benefits including social insurance, 401K, visa sponsorship, and relocation support. With PayPay's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while contributing to Japan's financial services transformation.

Join PayPay to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of financial technology in Japan, while enjoying the benefits of a flexible work environment and comprehensive compensation package.

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Responsibilities For Platform Engineer (Database Specialist)

  • Database operations, including monitoring, configuration management, upgrade, scaling, backup, and data migration
  • Iterate on database operations to improve quality and efficiency
  • Troubleshoot stability and performance problems
  • Contribute to documentation for communicating knowledge and experience
  • Research and test new tools in database ecosystems

Requirements For Platform Engineer (Database Specialist)

Python
Go
MySQL
Redis
Kubernetes
  • More than 5 years of DBA experience with minimum 3 years MySQL experience OR minimum 3 years Redis/DynamoDB experience
  • More than 3 years of AWS experience
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (terraform)
  • Familiar with shell and programming language for scripting (Python, Go, etc.)
  • Interest in new technologies and willingness to improve operational quality

Benefits For Platform Engineer (Database Specialist)

401k
Visa Sponsorship
Relocation Benefits
  • Social Insurance (health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance and compensation insurance)
  • 401K
  • Translation/Interpretation support
  • VISA sponsor + Relocation support
  • Super Flex Time (No Core Time)
  • Work from anywhere allowance (JPY100,000)
  • Annual leave up to 14 days in first year
  • Personal leave (5 days each year)
  • Special Incentive once a year

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