Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Job ID: RY7466YR

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent

Eligibility: No visa sponsorship available 

About the Company

Our client is a leading financial services provider with a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific region. They are committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to their clients, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of the market.

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage and optimise database systems, ensuring performance, availability, and security while supporting development and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or cloud-native databases).
• Apply patches, service packs, and version upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Perform regular database backups, restoration, and disaster recovery planning.
• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
• Plan capacity and ensure scalability of database systems.
• Implement and maintain replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions.
• Ensure database systems meet uptime and reliability requirements.
• Support developers with database design, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.
• Monitor and manage database access and security controls.
• Provide on-call support for critical production systems (if required).

Requirements

Must-have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL administration.
• Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization.
• Exposure to VMware, Nutanix, or cloud platforms.
• Understanding of virtualization and cloud infrastructure environments.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a leading financial services provider in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Engage in innovative projects leveraging cutting-edge technology.