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PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC

Database Engineer (Senior)

PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC

Location
Hybrid (Hanoi, Ha Noi)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted 4 weeks ago

About the Role

PlaySTUDIOS is a global gaming company creating entertainment for millions of players. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing relational database models to ensure the performance, scalability, and availability of production systems.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL Database modeling Performance tuning Stored procedures SSIS OLTP Always On Availability Groups Indexing Database administration Query optimization VLDB Data compression Backup and recovery Diagnostic monitoring Partitioned tables

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Social insurance
  • Unemployment insurance
  • Paid time off

Perks

  • Performance bonus
  • Free meals
  • Flexible work time
  • Equipment allowance
  • Team-building activities
  • Company trips
  • English classes
  • Technical training

Full job details

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Play a key role in developing new database code and enhance existing code.

  • Design and implement relational database models.

  • Optimize database performance and automate operational tasks.

  • Collaborate with Server Software Engineers to build multi-platform production software.

  • Ensure the availability, scalability, and performance of the company’s database systems.

  • Analyze solutions and implement best practices for database management.

  • Lead database-related projects, ensuring timely delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

  • BS in Computer Science or similar.

  • 5+ years’ experience working on a relational database management system.

  • 5+ years’ experience working with the latest editions of the Microsoft SQL Server Suite.

  • Adept at creating and maintaining Stored Procedures, Views, UDFs & CTEs

  • Strong Knowledge in T-SQL query writing, optimization, and tuning.

  • Expert in Performing tasks such as Backups & Restores, Indexing, Compression

  • Exceptional ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks and optimize throughput

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills 

  • Experience in heavily OLTP environments.

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with Idera Diagnostic Monitoring/Compliance Manager software

  • Expert in Always On Availability Groups

  • Good understanding of SQL Partitioned Tables

  • Development experience with VLDBs and high OLTP volume

  • Expert in SSIS development.

Additional Notes: You may be expected to complete a test as part of the interviewing procedure.

 

BENEFITS AND PERKS

 

  • Global Collaboration: Work directly with a diverse international teams from Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel, Serbia, the US, and more.
  • People‑centered Culture: Where individual effort, shared dedication, and true teamwork come together to craft games of outstanding creativity, aesthetic value, and entertainment quality.
  • Growth & Learning: Unlock unlimited growth opportunities through English classes, an online learning platform, specialized technical training led by global experts, and the opportunity to have hands-on experience with game products reaching up to 100 million players worldwide.
  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Receive Bao Viet Premium healthcare coverage of up to 1.2 billion VND/person/year for yourself, plus attractive coverage for all your dependents.
  • Insurance & PIT (Personal Income Tax): Receive 100% salary during probation, with full Social, Health, and Unemployment Insurance from day one. All compulsory insurance is fully covered by the company — you only contribute Personal Income Tax.
  • Reward & Recognition: 13-month salary/year; performance-based bonus; discretionary bonus; attractive employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible work time: Work Monday to Friday with two remote days (Tuesday and Wednesday). No attendance tracking — we focus on performance management rather than time management.
  • Annual & Sick Leave: Annual leave of 15 days in the 1st year, 17 days in the 2nd year, and 20 days from the 3rd year onwards, plus 5 days of sick leave per year.
  • Perks & Comforts: Fresh, delicious, free meals served daily; high-end workstation with laptop and monitors provided; and an equipment allowance of 4,500,000 VND to choose your preferred keyboard, mouse, headset, and more.
  • Engagement: Enjoy charity initiatives, team-building, company trips, year-round events, and company-supported clubs like board games, badminton, soccer, and ping pong.
  • Other benefits: Financial support for sickness or funeral (up to 2,000,000 VND/person), and for birthday, marriage, childbirth, or public holidays (up to 500,000 VND/person).

 

Our Company – PlaySTUDIOS VIETNAM

As part of the US-headquartered playSTUDIOS family, playSTUDIOS Vietnam unites technology, creativity, and global talent to create fun and meaningful entertainment for millions of players.

We are backed by world-class partners and guided by leaders with a long track record of shaping successful game franchises.

Our rapid growth brings exciting challenges and endless opportunities for those who love to build, optimize, and innovate. Here, you’ll find the stability of an established business, the rewards of competitive compensation and great benefits, and the thrill of contributing to products that reach a global audience.

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