Senior Database Administrator (Private Cloud)

3 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • DevOps

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Database Administrator role (Private Cloud) in APAC focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing TDSQL database architecture for private cloud environments. Responsibilities include ensuring high availability, scalability, and security; providing technical consultation and pre-sales support; conducting performance tuning and troubleshooting; training internal teams and partners; and collaborating with product and engineering teams for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in MySQL/PostgreSQL, private cloud DBAs best practices, Linux, scripting languages (e.g., Python), and experience with enterprise-level database migration and customer support within the APAC region. Experience with cloud-native database technologies and Kubernetes is a plus.
Must have:
  • TDSQL database architecture expertise
  • High availability & security
  • Performance tuning & troubleshooting
  • MySQL/PostgreSQL proficiency
  • Linux & scripting skills
  • Customer-facing experience
Good to have:
  • Tencent Cloud TDSQL/TBase certification
  • Experience with financial services/telecom
  • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies
  • Kubernetes experience

Job Details

Business Unit

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

What the Role Entails

1.  Private Cloud Database Architecture & Administration

 Design, deploy, and optimize TDSQL database architecture for private cloud environments across the APAC region.

 Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of database solutions tailored to enterprise customers.

2.  Technical Leadership & Customer Engagement

 Serve as a trusted database expert, providing technical consultation, pre-sales support, and post-implementation guidance.

 Collaborate with enterprise clients to understand business requirements and deliver best-in-class private cloud database solutions.

3.  Database Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting

 Conduct deep-dive performance tuning, proactively identify bottlenecks (network, CPU, I/O, OS), and drive issue resolution.

4.  Solution Enablement & Partner Training

 Provide ongoing technical training and mentorship to internal teams and external partners.

 Share best practices, case studies, and continuously refine private cloud database deployment strategies.

5.  Innovation & Continuous Improvement

 Work closely with product and engineering teams to enhance TDSQL capabilities based on customer feedback and industry trends.

Who We Look For

1.  Technical Expertise in Database Technologies

 Proficiency in MySQL/PostgreSQL and deep knowledge of private cloud DBA best practices.

 Strong experience in database architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and enterprise-level performance tuning.

2.  Cloud & Scripting Skills

 Hands-on experience with Linux and proficiency in one or more languages (e.g., Java, Python, Perl, Golang) for automation.

 Familiarity with cloud-native database technologies, virtualization, and Kubernetes-based private cloud environments is a plus.

3.  Enterprise-Level Problem Solving

 Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize database performance at scale, addressing full-stack performance bottlenecks.

4.  Customer-Facing Experience

 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in enterprise database migration, technical pre-sales, or solution architecture.

 Experience supporting financial services, telecom, or large-scale enterprise clients in the APAC region is highly preferred.

5.  Certifications & Preferred Qualifications

 Tencent Cloud TDSQL/TBase certification or equivalent cloud database certification (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a strong plus.

 Strong ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced APAC market environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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