Database Administrator (DBA) 25-40K

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work within a large public sector organization

Collaborative and structured working environment

Job summary

Michael Page International (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to support critical database systems within a public institution. The role involves maintaining optimal database performance and collaborating with technology teams to implement solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science with 4-6 years of relevant experience, strong skills in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, and good communication abilities in both English and Chinese. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in enterprise database administration.
• Willing to support deployments or urgent incidents outside office hours.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database systems for optimal performance.
• Monitor database performance and implement efficiency improvements.
• Manage database backups, recovery plans, and security measures.
• Collaborate with the technology team for database solutions.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with standards.
• Perform routine updates and maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical support for database-related issues.
• Document database configurations and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

CI/CD methodologies

DevOps tools (GitLab, Ansible, Jenkins)

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English and Chinese

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines

Job description

• Work on mission‑critical databases within a leading public institution
• Hands‑on exposure to cloud migration and modern database platforms

About Our Client

Our client is a large organization in the public sector, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence in delivering services. The organization provides a stable and structured working environment for professionals in the technology field.

Job Description

As a DBA, your main responsibilities will include:

• Administering and maintaining database systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Monitoring database performance and implementing changes to improve efficiency.
• Managing database backups, recovery plans, and security measures.
• Collaborating with the technology team to design and implement database solutions.
• Ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.
• Performing routine database updates and maintenance tasks.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting database-related issues.
• Documenting database configurations, processes, and procedures.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree holder in Computer Science or related disciplines
• 4-6 years' hands‑on experience in enterprise database administration
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps tools such as GitLab, Ansible or Jenkins is advantageous
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving capability with strong ownership mindset
• Good communication skills in both English and Chinese
• Willing to support deployments or urgent incidents outside office hours

What's on Offer

• Competitive monthly salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a large public sector organization.
• Collaborative and structured working environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a DBA in the public sector, we encourage you to apply today!