1. Position Summary
The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and high availability of the organization's database systems. This role involves installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing databases while enforcing database standards, policies, and best practices.
The DBA works closely with application development teams to design and refine logical and physical data models that align with business and application requirements. The role is also responsible for monitoring database performance, troubleshooting issues, implementing performance tuning, and ensuring data integrity through comprehensive backup and recovery strategies.
This position plays a critical role in supporting mission-critical applications by maintaining secure, reliable, and high-performing database environments.
2. Key ResponsibilitiesDatabase Administration
- Install, configure, and maintain database systems across multiple platforms.
- Ensure database security, stability, reliability, and high availability.
- Perform database upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance.
Database Standards & Governance
- Establish, document, and enforce database policies, standards, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security and operational requirements.
Application & Development Support
- Collaborate with application development teams to design and refine logical and physical data models.
- Provide database expertise during application development and deployment.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
- Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks.
- Perform performance tuning and optimization to improve efficiency.
- Recommend and implement improvements to database architecture and configurations.
Troubleshooting & Incident Resolution
- Diagnose and resolve database errors, performance issues, and system-related incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventive measures.
- Provide technical support for production database environments.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Design, implement, monitor, and test database backup and recovery strategies.
- Ensure data integrity and business continuity through regular recovery validation.
- Maintain disaster recovery procedures and documentation.
3. People Leadership
Not Applicable (Individual Contributor Role)
4. Required QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in Database Administration or Database Management technologies.
Technical SkillsDatabase Technologies
Extensive experience with:
- Microsoft SQL Server
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Oracle Database
- MariaDB / MySQL
Database Administration
- Strong command of SQL and database administration tools.
- Strong understanding of database design and data modeling.
- Experience with database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
Operating Systems
Scripting
- Unix Shell Scripting
- Windows PowerShell
Programming Knowledge (Preferred Working Knowledge)
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Team player with good collaboration skills.
Language Requirements
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Mandarin and Cantonese proficiency is an added advantage.
5. Preferred QualificationsCertifications
- ITIL Foundation Certification (or higher).
- Oracle Database Certification.
- Microsoft SQL Server Certification.
- MongoDB Database Certification.
- Other relevant Database Administration certifications are an advantage.
Technical Environment
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle Database
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- MariaDB / MySQL
- Linux
- Windows Server
- PowerShell
- Unix Shell Scripting
- Java
- .NET
- Node.js
Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM11,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development
Work Location: In person