Database Administrator
Flintex Consulting Pte Ltd Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · MYR 72K–MYR 96K/yr
Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees
About the role
The Database Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining database systems to ensure high performance, availability, and security. They will also support development teams with query optimization, database design, and troubleshooting while managing backups and disaster recovery.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in SQL Server or PostgreSQL administration. A strong understanding of database performance tuning, backup strategies, and high-availability solutions is required.
Full description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) with hands-on experience in managing and optimizing database systems. The role involves ensuring performance, availability, and security of databases while supporting development and production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Maintenance
- 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
Performance & Optimization
- Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks
- Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies
- Plan capacity and ensure scalability of database systems
High Availability & Reliability
- Implement and maintain replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions
- Ensure database systems meet uptime and reliability requirements
Support & Collaboration
- Support developers with database design, query optimization, and troubleshooting
- Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and policies
Security & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards
- Monitor and manage database access and security controls
Operation
- Provide on-call support for critical production systems (if required)
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL administration
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization
- Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions
Good to Have
- Exposure to VMware, Nutanix, or cloud platforms
- Understanding of virtualization and cloud infrastructure environment.
Working hours:
Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm
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