Database Administrator (Unix/Linux, Government)

Swing Consulting Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day Work Week

30-50K Salary Depends on Experience

10-20 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

Swing Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Database Administrator to develop Linux/UNIX shell scripts and manage various database platforms including PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of hands-on database management experience, along with knowledge of automation tools.

This position offers a 5-day work week and 10-20 annual leave days, with a salary range of 30-50K based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• At least 1 year hands-on experience in database administration.
• Experienced with UNIX and Linux shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate operational tasks using shell scripts.
• Manage and optimize various database environments.
• Provide 24x7 product support on a roster basis.

Skills

Database management systems (PostgreSQL, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL)

UNIX and Linux shell scripting

Monitoring tools (Grafana, Selenium)

Kubernetes operation

Communication in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Grafana

Pentaho

Ninedata

Job description

SW9003 |17 Jun 2026 Database Administrator (Unix/Linux, Government)

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux/UNIX shell scripts to automate routine operational tasks, system health checks, and automation workflows.
• Manage and optimize various database management systems (RDBMS), including PostgreSQL, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
• Maintain system health utilizing tools like Grafana to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Resolve complex issues related to applications and multi-database environments.
• Ensure data integrity and backup procedures are strictly maintained across all database platforms.
• Provide 24x7 product support on roster basis.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Information Technology, Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
• At least 1 year hands‑on experience in administration of databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Sybase, Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL).
• Experienced with UNIX and Linux shell script.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and automation script development (Grafana, Selenium).
• Knowledge of database migration Change Data Capture tools (Pentaho, Ninedata).
• Experienced in Kubernetes operation and monitoring & SRE practices will be an advantage.
• Able to work independently, willingness to learn and listen.
• Good communication skills in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.

Benefits

• 5-day Work Week
• 30-50K Depends on Experience
• 10-20 Days Annual Leave