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PayPal Senior Cloud Database Engineer 
United States, California, San Jose 
426026731

02.09.2025

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Senior Cloud Database Engineer Job SummaryDatabase Platform Engineering-Lead database platform initiatives for exceptional availability and petabyte-scale performance-Architect cloud-native data solutions across multi-cloud environments(IaC) frameworks for automated database operations-Establish enterprise-grade security protocols and access controlsOperational Excellence-Design comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions for mission-critical systems running on Cloud-Execute advanced performance optimization for high-throughput environments-Drive incident response leadership to maintain system reliability-Architect and code database tooling and automation frameworks using AI-powered solutionsWhat you need to bring-7+ years of enterprise-grade database technologies and large-scale data platforms-Proven experience designing mission-critical data infrastructure at petabyte scale-Deep expertise in GCP cloud-native DBs like BigTable and Spanner, Cloud networking, and architecture-Deep expertise in managing Oracle databases-Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash)-Experience with generative AI tools for database optimization preferred


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize Big Data and cloud technologies to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
  • Design, implement, and oversee scalable compute infrastructure tailored to support data scientists' needs.
  • Create insightful reports leveraging tools such as Tableau, MicroStrategy, ThoughtSpot, Qlik, Looker, and others.
  • Optimize system performance through tuning and proactive efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with business users to address queries, resolve issues, and provide technical guidance.
  • Lead efforts in data migration, system upgrades, and maintenance of databases and associated tools.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for platform administration and monitoring tasks.
  • Deliver database engineering, infrastructure builds, and release management services with a focus on quality and reliability.
  • Partner with cross-functional operations teams to handle incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve problems effectively.
  • Take ownership of implementing modules, applications, or products from concept to deployment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications:

  • + years of enterprise-grade database technologies and large-scale data platforms

  • Proven experience designing mission-critical data infrastructure at petabyte scale

  • expertiseinGCPcloud-nativeDBs likeBigTableand Spanner, Cloud networking,and

  • expertisein managing Oracle databases

  • proficiencyin automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash)

  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration and high-impact delivery

  • Experience with generative AI tools for database optimization preferred

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $111,500 to $191,950

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