PaaS – Database Engineer

FPT Corporation has been the No. 1 ICT Corporation in Vietnam for more than 36 years, pioneering in digital transformation by offering advanced technology services and solutions across 30 countries and regions with more than 80,000 global talents.

As a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, FPT Smart Cloud is a world-class AI and Cloud provider with the mission to accelerate digital transformation for business through agility and innovation, aiming to create breakthroughs in operations with first-rate services. We are also a trusted tech firm with more than 3,000 major global customers in the fields of finance, banking, retail…

• Customized to specific need: Providing cloud-based products and solutions customized to each industry.
• All-in-one Platform: Consolidating FPT Smart Cloud technology and diverse business solutions all in one platform
• Local market leadership: Outstanding Cloud and AI technology infrastructure and platform to help local businesses grow their products and services online.
• Deliver the future: Help customers achieve business outcomes faster by integrating world-class processes and technology.
• Be a world-class service provider with the GPU service provided by FPT AI Factory in Vietnam and in Japan.

Top Benefits

• Working in the most advanced technology field today: AI, a field that has been greatly invested by FPT in the past 10 years and the most trending now.
• Innovative, open, dynamic and friendly working environment
• Gain a thorough understanding of the big picture of AI in Vietnam and Asia.
• Competitive pay according to ability. Negotiation during the interview process.
• FPT Premium Care package (FPT Care)
• Activities and culture with FCI and FPT Corporation
• Sponsor-related courses and certifications

Main Responsibilities

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Database Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based database solutions. 
This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support modern cloud applications, optimize database performance, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery in cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Architecture: Design and implement highly available, scalable, and secure database solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Cloud Database Management: Provision, configure, manage, and monitor various cloud database services (e.g., RDS, NoSQL databases, OLAP database, search engines like elasticsearch, opensearch)
• Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain automation scripts and IaC templates (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for database provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Data Migration and Integration: Plan and execute database migrations from on-premises to the cloud or between different cloud database services. Design and implement data integration solutions between various systems.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, data masking, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Mentor junior database engineers and share best practices within the team.
• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with development teams to provide database design guidance, troubleshoot database-related issues, and optimize data access patterns.
• On-call Support: Participate in on-call rotations and incident response for critical database systems.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a database engineer or administrator, with at least 2+ years in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their database services.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with data migration tools and techniques.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and running databases in containerized environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Working Environment

• Working Location:
  • Site Hanoi: 7th Floor, FPT Tower, no. 10 Pham Van Bach Street, Dich Vong ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi.
  • Site HCMC: 3rd floor, PJICO Tower, no. 186 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 6, District 3, HCMC
• Working hours:
  • 8h30 AM – 12h00 PM
  • 1h00 PM – 5h30 PM

Contact Person

Pham Thi Ha My (Ms.) – Talent Acquisition Leader
Email: Mypth3@fpt.com
Phone: 0962456194
FPT Smart Cloud (FCI) Co., LTD
Address: 7th Floor, FPT Tower, No. 10 Pham Van Bach, Cau Giay Dist, Hanoi
Websites: FPT Cloud | FPT AI