Sr Manager, Databases, IT

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking a senior Database Administrator to support PostgreSQL and MySQL for the application development team. You will ensure database integrity, availability, security and performance, while monitoring uptime and recommending enhancements.

The role requires about 10 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of installation, upgrades, migration, patching and PL/SQL scripting. Expect on-call rotation and complex environments in Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, MIS or related field.
• Around 10 years of relevant experience including database admin and programming.
• Strong knowledge of database installation, upgrades and migration.
• Experience in PostgreSQL and MySQL patching and fixes.
• Proficient in PL/SQL programming, shell scripting, catalog navigation and query tuning.
• Understanding of database architecture, automation, backup and recovery, and standby/replication.

Responsibilities

• Provide DBA PostgreSQL/MySQL support for the development team.
• Ensure integrity, availability, security and performance of database systems.
• Monitor uptime and performance; recommend improvements.
• Assist in capacity planning, space management and data maintenance.
• Perform database enhancement, modification, and recovery tasks.

Skills

Database administration

PL/SQL programming

Shell scripting

Query tuning

Backup and recovery

Capacity planning

English communication

Linux/Unix command line

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MS SQL

OceanBase

Job description

Position Description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Offer DBA PostgreSQL / MYSQL support for application development team.
• Ensure integrity, availability, security and performance of POSTGRESQL / MYSQLdatabase systems by providing technical support and maintenance.
• Monitor database uptime, performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.
• Assist in capacity planning, space management and data maintenance activities for database system.
• Perform database enhancement and modification as per the requirements.
• Perform database recovery and backup tasks on daily and weekly basis.
• Develop and maintain patches for database environments.
• Identify and recommend database techniques to support business needs.
• Lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for automated monitoring and proactive intervention, reducing any need downtime.
• Participate in the creation of development, staging, and production database instances, and the migration from one environment to another.
• Responsible for pro-active remediation of database operational problems.
• Manages logins and user accounts, including assigning database object permissions and privileges.
• Rotation for morning and weekend support/on- call

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/above in Computer Science, MIS or related
• Around 10 years of relevant experience including database admin, database programming
• Candidates with less experience could be considered as Sr Analyst
• Strong Knowledge of Database Installation, Upgrades and Migration
• Strong Knowledge of applying POSTGRESQL / MYSQL Patches and Fixes
• Experience in Database database architecture, logical and physical design, automation, documentation, installs, shell scripting, PL/ SQL programming, catalog navigation, query tuning, system tuning, resource contention analysis, backup and recovery, standby, replication, etc.
• Strong understanding of command line and database server administration.
• Capacity planning for all aspects of a database system (storage, compute, memory, etc.)
• Ability to work non-standard shift including nights and/or weekend on-call responsibilities
• Understanding of networking and connectivity and how it relates to a database environment.
• Good team player. Capable of working under pressure and dynamic environment with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills in English, and Chinese will be of advantage

Additional Requirements

• Good to have working knowledge or Administration experience on other database technology i.e. MS SQL/ Oceanbase / PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Knowledge of Business Continuous Plan (BCP)
• Good to have Experience with automation and scripting skills using Perl, Python
• People management and leadership roles are a plus.