Junior Database Administrator

About Midea America

Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. As the world’s top maker of home appliances, Midea is proud of its 166,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including here in the U.S.

Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., with an innovation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, Midea America provides practical innovations that surprise and delight, creating moments to cherish at home.

Midea's lineup of appliances - from refrigerators to air conditioners, laundry solutions and floor care - are high quality, reliable, and affordable. By thoughtfully engineering performance, convenience, and design into every product, Midea delivers on the promise of every appliance - to make your life a little easier.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Support Analyst to join our growing technology team. This unique hybrid role is perfect for an early-career professional passionate about the entire data lifecycle. You will be responsible for maintaining our database systems, contributing to the design of our data architecture, and developing effective data models. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of database administration, data modeling principles, and modern cloud architecture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a diverse skill set and make a significant impact on our data strategy. Speaking / Familiar with Mandarin language due his relationship with HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Administration & Support:
• Perform routine database maintenance, including backups, restores, and performance tuning to ensure system availability and reliability.
• Manage user access, security protocols, and permissions to safeguard our data assets.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely support to internal teams.
• Data Architecture & Modeling:
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of data models (conceptual, logical, physical) to meet business requirements.
• Contribute to the evolution of our cloud-based data architecture, ensuring it is scalable, efficient, and secure.
• Help create and maintain documentation for data standards, data dictionaries, and architectural blueprints.
• Cloud & Integration:
• Support data integration tasks between various on-premise and cloud systems (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Work with senior team members to deploy and manage database solutions within our cloud environment.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all platforms.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a data-related role (e.g., database administration, data analysis, or similar).
• Speaking / Familiar with Mandarin language due his relationship with HQ.(Mandatory)

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, manipulation, and definition.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major relational database management system (RDBMS) like PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts and tools (e.g., Erwin, Lucidchart, draw.io).
• A solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure).
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to data quality.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Familiar with Mandarin language due his relationship with HQ.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Feature Benefits

• Insurance package.
• 401(k).
• Work life balance.
• Comprehensive benefit package, to learn more, please visit Careers Page (midea.com).

Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.