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データベースエンジニア/ Database Engineer

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A multinational eCommerce company is looking for a Database Engineer. The selected candidate will design and maintain secure, scalable database platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This is a contract role.

Responsibilities:

  • Design hybrid and multi-cloud architecture connecting on-premises MySQL databases with GCP Cloud SQL
  • Collaborate with engineering and application teams to build secure, scalable database platforms
  • Manage, monitor, and tune MySQL databases to ensure high availability and low latency

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience in the IT Industry
  • Experience in MySQL administration (replication strategies, backup/recovery, performance tuning, trouble shooting, and disaster recovery planning)
  • Prior experience with GCP (specifically Cloud SQL)
  • Proven experience in automating database provisioning and configuration management using tools (Terraform or Ansible)
  • Knowledge of hybrid connectivity solutions

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in executing large-scale database migrations or synchronisation projects
    between on-premises and cloud environments (using DMS)
  • Proficient in monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or GCP Cloud Monitoring
  • Skilled in automating operational tasks using Python, Go, or Bash scripting
  • Understanding of database security standards, including encryption at rest/in transit, IAM integration
  • Native level written and verbal Japanese

About the Company:

A multinational eCommerce company that has attracted consumers worldwide. With a long history of success in offering a wide range of retail services, this is an excellent organisation to work for.

Keywords:

ソフトウェア, プログラミング, IT, 技術職, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: T59XT7

Contract Type: Contract / Haken

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Data Analysis

Industry: New Media and Internet

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: T59XT7-94688B87

Date posted: 22 June 2026

Consultant: Jade Li