Sr Database Engineer HANA Kuiper Enterprise Technology-Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Sr Database Engineer HANA Kuiper Enterprise Technology-Low Earth Orbit Satellites
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Project Kuiper is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. governmentimposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
Kuiper Productivity Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to lead the design implementation and optimization of our SAP HANA database environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in SAP HANA architecture and will involve collaborating across Infrastructure and Applications teams to improve performance and efficiency. You will ensure the architecture is reliable highly available and observable.
This is an onsite role that requires employees to work from the companys office 5 days per week. Remote work is not an option for this position.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the architecture and design of SAP HANA database solutions across multiple environments; work with Infrastructure teams on HA clustering and/or multiregion deployments
Develop and implement database migration strategies and performance optimization initiatives
Establish best practices for database administration backup/recovery and high availability
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams
Drive automation initiatives for database operations and maintenance tasks
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on complex technical solutions
Lead capacity planning and resource optimization efforts
Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures
Provide 24/7 oncall support for critical issues (as needed)
A day in the life
In this role you will own implementation across major deliverables for SAP Infrastructure. You will work with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and collaborate with engineers to translate those into solutions. This role requires working closely with Kuipers Enterprise Applications team as both partner and first and best customer to continuously improve the SAP service.
About the team
KPE builds and operates the core productivity solutions supporting Kuipers operations and engagements with business partners. Our services set the example for operational excellence and invisibly scale as the business grows while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. We innovate on behalf of our customers to automate and simplify their workflows enabling them to focus on highvalue activities.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
5 years of database administration experience
5 years of handson experience with SAP HANA
Expert knowledge of SAP HANA architecture including memory management table partitioning system replication backup and recovery procedures
Strong experience with performance tuning and optimization
Proven experience with highavailability solutions
Experience with shell scripting and automation tools
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
SAP HANA certification
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
Knowledge of additional database platforms (Oracle SQL Server etc.
Experience with monitoring tools (SAP Solution Manager HANA Cockpit)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $131400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $227000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. governmentimposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
Kuiper Productivity Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Database Engineer to lead the design implementation and optimization of our SAP HANA database environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in SAP HANA architecture and will involve collaborating across Infrastructure and Applications teams to improve performance and efficiency. You will ensure the architecture is reliable highly available and observable.
This is an onsite role that requires employees to work from the companys office 5 days per week. Remote work is not an option for this position.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the architecture and design of SAP HANA database solutions across multiple environments; work with Infrastructure teams on HA clustering and/or multiregion deployments
Develop and implement database migration strategies and performance optimization initiatives
Establish best practices for database administration backup/recovery and high availability
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across teams
Drive automation initiatives for database operations and maintenance tasks
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on complex technical solutions
Lead capacity planning and resource optimization efforts
Develop and maintain disaster recovery procedures
Provide 24/7 oncall support for critical issues (as needed)
A day in the life
In this role you will own implementation across major deliverables for SAP Infrastructure. You will work with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and collaborate with engineers to translate those into solutions. This role requires working closely with Kuipers Enterprise Applications team as both partner and first and best customer to continuously improve the SAP service.
About the team
KPE builds and operates the core productivity solutions supporting Kuipers operations and engagements with business partners. Our services set the example for operational excellence and invisibly scale as the business grows while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. We innovate on behalf of our customers to automate and simplify their workflows enabling them to focus on highvalue activities.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
5 years of database administration experience
5 years of handson experience with SAP HANA
Expert knowledge of SAP HANA architecture including memory management table partitioning system replication backup and recovery procedures
Strong experience with performance tuning and optimization
Proven experience with highavailability solutions
Experience with shell scripting and automation tools
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
SAP HANA certification
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
Knowledge of additional database platforms (Oracle SQL Server etc.
Experience with monitoring tools (SAP Solution Manager HANA Cockpit)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $131400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $227000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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