Senior Database Administrator - MSSQL

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work Mode: Hybrid

Employment type: Permanent

Our client is a global leader in solutions for the construction industry. They operate with more than 12,000 employees across 40+ countries and 51 manufacturing facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to support our Tech Lead DBA by focusing on the operational tasks, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our critical database environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily database operations, resolving issues, tickets, RFCs, and user requests promptly.
• Perform routine database maintenance and ensure backup compliance, including recovery testing.
• Administer and manage high-availability production environments for Microsoft SQL Server.
• Handle large-scale database architectures, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Participate in IT projects as a technical resource, providing expertise on database design and implementation.
• Refine and automate recurring processes, track issues, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization using native monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques.
• Apply data modeling best practices to support integration, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Independently analyze, resolve, and correct issues in real-time, providing end-to-end problem resolution.
• Share knowledge and technical expertise with team members and peers.
• Be prepared for rotational 24/7 on-call duty to ensure system availability.

Requirements

Must-have:

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of proven experience in Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure design, administration, development, and implementation.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), including integrations and on-premises to cloud migrations.
• Solid knowledge of both Windows Server & Red Hat Linux environments (including administration, scripting, and integration aspects) and virtualization technologies.
• Experience in automating and scripting daily routine database activities (e.g., maintenance tasks, monitoring, deployments) is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience participating in IT projects as a technical contributor.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in MongoDB administration in production environments.
• Knowledge of containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with commercial tools like RedGate SQL Tools, SQL Sentry, or similar.
• Experience with backup solutions such as Avamar, Veeam, Azure Backup, or Cohesity.
• Background in Big Data, BI reporting, Data Science.

Why Join Us

• Be a part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.
• We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Join us to make a significant impact on our digital transformation journey.