Database Administrator
Database Administrator
Job type:
Permanent
Specialization:
Infrastructure
Language Level:
English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860), Japanese Level - None
Location:
Minato-ku
Salary:
¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 Yearly
Job Reference:
504735
One of Japan's larger IT Trading System providers is now looking for a Database Administrator to join its Database Administration team.
Working alongside our systems engineers, you will handle day-to-day operations, performance monitoring, and recovery setups across our data stack. A big part of the job involves helping developers with smooth deployments, writing clear documentation for maintenance tasks, and stepping in when complex database issues crop up. You'll also take turns in our team’s on-call rotation to keep our systems dependable.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor, back up, restore, and troubleshoot core technologies across our database and data warehouse systems
- Write down, plan, and execute routine maintenance tasks, system updates, and database migrations
- Fine-tune system performance and keep our Linux-based database environments running reliably
- Support the development teams as an application DBA with query tuning, basic schema design, and troubleshooting
- Help automate repetitive setup work using tools like Puppet or Ansible where it makes sense
Required skills:
- Proven hands-on experience managing Linux-based systems alongside database administration, performance tuning, and backup/restoration workflows
- Familiarity with modern DevOps automation tools (Puppet/Ansible) and general software development capabilities
Why should you apply:
- Work on a Proprietary Trading System (PTS) used by major finance securities companies in Japan, and diversity environment in IT department
- There are opportunities to learn at this cutting-edge FinTech company
Company Details:
A leading financial solution service company operates a highly sophisticated Proprietary Trading System (PTS) for the trading of Japanese equities. The company prides itself of a very international environment, structure career progression and support, including providing learning opportunities for candidates interested in the financial and trading industry.
Working Hours: 9:00 - 18:00（Mon - Fri）
Working Style: Work in office
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays. (Compensatory holiday for weekend working.)
Services/Benefits: Social Insurance, 401K, Company life insurance plan, Medical check etc., Casual Dress code, Self-directed continuous learning programs
Interview Process: 3 interviews (HR + Hiring Manager, Other Department Manager, CIO). Final interview is face to face.
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