Storage & Database DevOps Engineer - Internationalisation
Storage & Database DevOps Engineer – Internationalisation
Location: Singapore
Function: DevOps / Infrastructure Engineering / Database Platform
About the Role
Our client is a globally expanding consumer internet platform with hundreds of millions of users and a rapidly growing international footprint. As part of its global infrastructure build-out, the company is investing heavily in next-generation storage and database platforms to support high-concurrency, data-intensive workloads across regions. This role sits at the core of designing and scaling high-performance, highly available, and globally distributed data infrastructure, enabling the platform to operate seamlessly across international markets. Key Responsibilities
Product Solution Design (Storage & Database Systems)
Deeply understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Lead the design of high-availability, high-performance, and scalable storage/database architectures.
Work across multiple database technologies, including Redis, MySQL, TiDB, and MongoDB.
Drive deep integration between business needs and storage/database infrastructure.
Platform Development & DevOps Optimisation
Lead DevOps efficiency initiatives for storage/database systems.
Build and enhance capabilities such as automated resource provisioning and deployment, intelligent monitoring systems, and self-healing/automated recovery mechanisms.
Drive the organisation toward modern DevOps practices and platform-based infrastructure operations.
Cross-Functional Project Delivery
Act as the technical owner/project lead for major cross-functional initiatives.
Coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Define project plans and technical strategies.
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Technology Research & Innovation
Track emerging trends and innovations in storage and database technologies.
Evaluate applicability of new technologies within business scenarios.
Lead technical research initiatives and Proof of Concept (PoC) validation.
Provide forward-looking recommendations for the company’s infrastructure roadmap.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Work closely with business teams and application engineering teams.
Provide technical consulting and support for storage/database-related challenges.
Organise internal technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Elevate overall team technical capabilities.
Requirements
Storage & Database Expertise- Strong hands-on experience with at least one or more of the following: Redis/Tair, MySQL, TiDB, MongoDB, S3-compatible object storage, Graph databases (e.g. Nebula).
Deep understanding of architecture principles, performance optimisation, transaction management, and high availability design.
Software Engineering Capability
Solid software development experience.
Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, Go, or Java.
Experience building database management platforms, middleware systems, or related infrastructure systems preferred.
Business Understanding
Ability to quickly translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience applying storage/database technologies across multiple industries preferred.
Project Management Capability
Proven ability to independently lead large-scale cross-functional projects.
Strong capability in project planning, timeline management, and resource coordination.
Track record of delivering complex initiatives successfully.
Communication & Collaboration
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
Strong problem-solving capability and ability to work under pressure.
Fluent in English and Chinese.
Learning & Innovation Mindset
Strong interest in emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and innovate.
Open-source contributions or patents are a plus.
Why This Role
Opportunity to architect and scale data infrastructure for a global, high-growth platform. Exposure to large-scale distributed database systems and real-world high-concurrency workloads. Work on modern data stack evolution (HTAP, distributed DBs like TiDB, cloud-native storage). Be part of a China-born tech company successfully expanding globally.
Our client is a globally expanding consumer internet platform with hundreds of millions of users and a rapidly growing international footprint. As part of its global infrastructure build-out, the company is investing heavily in next-generation storage and database platforms to support high-concurrency, data-intensive workloads across regions. This role sits at the core of designing and scaling high-performance, highly available, and globally distributed data infrastructure, enabling the platform to operate seamlessly across international markets. Key Responsibilities
Product Solution Design (Storage & Database Systems)
Deeply understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Lead the design of high-availability, high-performance, and scalable storage/database architectures.
Work across multiple database technologies, including Redis, MySQL, TiDB, and MongoDB.
Drive deep integration between business needs and storage/database infrastructure.
Platform Development & DevOps Optimisation
Lead DevOps efficiency initiatives for storage/database systems.
Build and enhance capabilities such as automated resource provisioning and deployment, intelligent monitoring systems, and self-healing/automated recovery mechanisms.
Drive the organisation toward modern DevOps practices and platform-based infrastructure operations.
Cross-Functional Project Delivery
Act as the technical owner/project lead for major cross-functional initiatives.
Coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Define project plans and technical strategies.
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Technology Research & Innovation
Track emerging trends and innovations in storage and database technologies.
Evaluate applicability of new technologies within business scenarios.
Lead technical research initiatives and Proof of Concept (PoC) validation.
Provide forward-looking recommendations for the company’s infrastructure roadmap.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Work closely with business teams and application engineering teams.
Provide technical consulting and support for storage/database-related challenges.
Organise internal technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Elevate overall team technical capabilities.
Requirements
Storage & Database Expertise- Strong hands-on experience with at least one or more of the following: Redis/Tair, MySQL, TiDB, MongoDB, S3-compatible object storage, Graph databases (e.g. Nebula).
Deep understanding of architecture principles, performance optimisation, transaction management, and high availability design.
Software Engineering Capability
Solid software development experience.
Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, Go, or Java.
Experience building database management platforms, middleware systems, or related infrastructure systems preferred.
Business Understanding
Ability to quickly translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience applying storage/database technologies across multiple industries preferred.
Project Management Capability
Proven ability to independently lead large-scale cross-functional projects.
Strong capability in project planning, timeline management, and resource coordination.
Track record of delivering complex initiatives successfully.
Communication & Collaboration
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
Strong problem-solving capability and ability to work under pressure.
Fluent in English and Chinese.
Learning & Innovation Mindset
Strong interest in emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and innovate.
Open-source contributions or patents are a plus.
Why This Role
Opportunity to architect and scale data infrastructure for a global, high-growth platform. Exposure to large-scale distributed database systems and real-world high-concurrency workloads. Work on modern data stack evolution (HTAP, distributed DBs like TiDB, cloud-native storage). Be part of a China-born tech company successfully expanding globally.