Senior Database Administrator

Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994.

Are you interested in joining the video game industry?! Do you have “mad” database skills?! Then bring your expertise to help Sony innovate online gaming solutions! Be a part of the team that supports PlayStation Online Games by maintaining a smooth operation of our databases. You'll support multiple databases for a variety of PS4, PS3, and Vita games, as well as a number of internal applications. Enjoy a dynamic, challenging and rewarding work environment with a smart Agile team!

* Work with and learn a variety of database technologies such as MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server, MongoDB, Riak, and Vertica * Database administration with duties including database design, creation, maintenance, backup and recovery, upgrades and patches, performance monitoring and tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning * Game database consultation providing expertise to come up with the best solutions * Automate database maintenance and administration tasks using creativity and scripting * Working with the Network Operations Center to define and handoff standard database tasks * Work with various IT infrastructures including traditional physical hosting as well as cloud based hosting * Support the data warehouse and business intelligence systems * Maintain technical documentation relating to database management procedures * Must work well on a small team and have the ability to perform multiple simultaneous tasks

* Significant experience with database applications and an understanding of large-scale, high-traffic volume web applications, including: benchmarking, load testing, and performance tuning applications * Significant experience with data warehousing and an understanding of Business Intelligence type queries and tuning * Basic Systems-level knowledge of Linux, including administration concepts; Ubuntu, CentOS or RedHat knowledge a plus * Strong scripting and/or programming skills using a various languages such as shell, Ruby, Python, and Perl * Strong SQL and database programming skills * Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, presentation, and speaking) * Experience running databases in the cloud such as OpenStack, AWS, Google Cloud * Experience with storage systems such as NetApp and Hitachi * Knowledge of running databases over NFS mounted storage * BS degree in Computer Science preferred, or significant professional experience and certifications **Required Experience / Education:** * A minimum of 6 years' experience working with databases * A minimum of 2 years' experience with MySQL; ability to benchmark and tune MySQL queries; solid understanding of indexes, InnoDB plugin, and backups