Make a global impact with cutting-edge satellite technology.

 

■ Job Title

Database Administrator (DBA)

 

■ Company Overview

An award-winning space technology company founded in 2008 with a mission to make space more accessible. The company develops and operates its own constellation of micro-satellites for an Earth observation service and provides comprehensive, one-stop satellite development and operation services for its clients.

 

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

(Upon Employment)You will be responsible for managing and continuously improving the critical database infrastructure that supports the ground systems for multiple satellite constellations. Your key duties will involve database administration and optimization, developing automation and monitoring tools, contributing to system architecture, and collaborating closely with engineering and cloud teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.

 

(Scope of any potential changes) Duties as defined by the company

 

■ Experience and Qualifications

- Over 3 years of experience in a DBA or a similar position.

- Proficiency in various database technologies including relational, time-series, and NoSQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, MongoDB).

- Strong command of SQL, with experience in query optimization and schema design.

- Familiarity with ORM frameworks and data modeling tools.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing, and observability tools like Grafana or Prometheus.

- Scripting and automation skills in a language such as Python or Go.

- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to solving problems.

 

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Experience focused on database reliability, automation, and performance tuning.

- Proven ability to build tools for database observability and testing.

- Hands-on experience managing production and development environments in AWS.

- Some Japanese language ability for technical discussions.

 

■ Good Reasons to Join

You will play a key role in a company aiming to democratize space technology and make a global impact. Enjoy significant ownership and architectural influence in a hands-on, cross-functional position. Your level of autonomy and responsibility will expand as you grow within the role. Join a collaborative team to develop the essential ground systems that control satellite operations.

 

■ Work Location

(Upon Employment) Tokyo
(Scope of change) Tokyo, or location as specified by the company

 

■ Salary 

Negotiable (please make inquiries)

 

■ What are the next steps?

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' and send a copy of your updated English and/or Japanese CV to james.landers@talisman-corporation.com or call 080-7387-5082.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

 

 

Additional details will be provided during a consultation meeting.