The Role
Manage day-to-day database administration, backups/recovery, performance tuning, and platform services (Redis, MinIO, Kafka) on on-prem Windows and Linux servers. Support platform security, CI/CD troubleshooting, and maintain operational documentation.
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Job Description:
The Platform Engineer performs day-to-day database administration, platform services maintenance, and infrastructure support for the engineering team in an on-premises environment. This role Database environments, executes backup and recovery procedures, optimizes query performance, administers platform services such as Redis, MinIO, and Kafka, and supports Linux and Windows server maintenance and security operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required:
The Platform Engineer performs day-to-day database administration, platform services maintenance, and infrastructure support for the engineering team in an on-premises environment. This role Database environments, executes backup and recovery procedures, optimizes query performance, administers platform services such as Redis, MinIO, and Kafka, and supports Linux and Windows server maintenance and security operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform day-to-day database administration including monitoring, patching, maintenance, and upgrades
- Execute and verify database backup, recovery, and restore procedures according to established schedules
- Monitor and troubleshoot database performance — identify slow queries, review execution plans, and recommend index improvements
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain on-premises platform services Event Streaming Services, Message Brokers, and Object Storage Clusters.
- Manage platform services’ security — user access provisioning, role assignments, and permission audits
- Support Windows Server and Linux server maintenance tasks related to database and platform service hosting environments
- Assist with basic CI/CD pipeline operations — trigger builds, monitor deployments, and troubleshoot pipeline failures
- Maintain database and platform services’ documentation including schema diagrams, configuration baselines, and standard operating procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Database administration — backup/recovery, monitoring, and basic performance troubleshooting
- T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query execution plans
- Database security fundamentals — user management, role-based access, and audit logging
- Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure
- Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Azure Data (DP-300, or equivalent)
- Experience with SQL Server/Postgres high availability features — AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Mirroring
- Exposure to on-premises platform services such as Redis, MinIO, Kafka, or similar
- Basic familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
- Experience in manufacturing or enterprise systems environments
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience in database administration or a database-heavy development/support role
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 3+ years with hands-on SQL Server and Linux administration experience
Foxconn Assembly, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Database administration including backup/recovery, monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades
- T-SQL, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query execution plans
- Database security fundamentals: user management, role-based access, and audit logging
- Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) environments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills under pressure
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience in database administration or a database-heavy development/support role
- Microsoft certifications in SQL Server or Azure Data (DP-300, or equivalent)
- Experience with SQL Server/Postgres high availability features (AlwaysOn, Log Shipping, Mirroring)
- Exposure to on-premises platform services such as Redis, MinIO, Kafka
- Basic familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
- Experience in manufacturing or enterprise systems environments
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The Company
What We Do
Foxconn Industrial Internet USA (Fii USA) is a global leading professional design and manufacturing service provider of communication network equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial robots. Our goal is to provide our customers with intelligent manufacturing services for new forms of electronic equipment products centered on the industrial internet platform. Our Vision: Fii USA is creating technology solutions in 5G, IoT, and Industrial AI to aid businesses in transforming to the Industry 4.0 environment. Our Philosophy: Fii USA will leverage its’ 30 years’ experience in contract manufacturing to develop technology solutions that will guide businesses on their Industry 4.0 journey. We are building industrial IoT ecosystems grounded solutions that utilize 5G communication technology, 8K imaging data, Industrial AI, and high-performance computing. Our solutions are easily implemented, modified, and scaled to enable participation in the modern connected landscape.
