Platform Engineer (Database & Infrastructure)

Foxconn Industrial Internet

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in database administration or database-heavy development/support roles.
  • Proficiency in T-SQL, stored procedures, and indexing strategies for query optimization.
  • Understanding of database security fundamentals, including user management and role-based access.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux environments, particularly RHEL and Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

  • Administer databases by monitoring, patching, and performing maintenance and upgrades.
  • Execute and verify database backup and recovery procedures following set schedules.
  • Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements for slow queries.
  • Deploy and maintain on-premises services like Event Streaming and Message Brokers.
  • Manage security for platform services including user access and role assignments.
  • Support maintenance tasks for Windows and Linux servers that host databases.
  • Assist with CI/CD pipeline operations, including builds and deployments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a variety of platform services like Redis and Kafka.
  • Exposure to both Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Involvement in high-impact database administration tasks with real-time troubleshooting.
  • Potential for professional development through preferred certifications.
  • Collaboration with the engineering team in a dynamic, hands-on role.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Platform Engineer performs day-to-day database administration, platform services maintenance, and infrastructure support for the engineering team in an on-premises environment. This role Database environments, executes backup and recovery procedures, optimizes query performance, administers platform services such as Redis, MinIO, and Kafka, and supports Linux and Windows server maintenance and security operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform day-to-day database administration including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and upgrades
  • Execute and verify database backup, recovery, and restore procedures according to established schedules
  • Monitor and troubleshoot database performance - identify slow queries, review execution plans, and recommend index improvements
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain on-premises platform services Event Streaming Services, Message Brokers, and Object Storage Clusters.
  • Manage platform services' security - user access provisioning, role assignments, and permission audits
  • Support Windows Server and Linux server maintenance tasks related to database and platform service hosting environments
  • Assist with basic CI/CD pipeline operations - trigger builds, monitor deployments, and troubleshoot pipeline failures
  • Maintain database and platform services' documentation including schema diagrams, configuration baselines, and standard operating procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Required:
  • Database administration - backup/recovery, monitoring, and basic performance troubleshooting
  • T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query execution plans
  • Database security fundamentals - user management, role-based access, and audit logging
  • Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure
Preferred:
  • Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Azure Data (DP-300, or equivalent)
  • Experience with SQL Server/Postgres high availability features - AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Mirroring
  • Exposure to on-premises platform services such as Redis, MinIO, Kafka, or similar
  • Basic familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
  • Experience in manufacturing or enterprise systems environments
Education and Experience:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in database administration or a database-heavy development/support role
Preferred:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years with hands-on SQL Server and Linux administration experience

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