Database Administrator

Phillip Capital Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Education support

Insurance

Vision

Company Trip/Team Building

Job summary

Phillip Capital Group in Malaysia is seeking a Database Administrator to manage MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB environments across development, staging, and production. You will install, configure, and upgrade DBMS software, monitor performance, and implement security and backup strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT, strong SQL/T-SQL/PL/SQL skills, and relevant certifications. You will join a global financial services group with 24/7 production support and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proficient in SQL, T-SQL, or PL/SQL with complex query experience.
• Certifications such as Microsoft SQL DB Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and upgrade MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB environments.
• Monitor performance, tune queries, and optimize indexes for fast data retrieval.
• Implement security, manage access controls, and ensure privacy compliance.
• Design and maintain backup, disaster recovery strategies and DR testing.
• Support 24/7 production operations and resolve critical alerts.
• Plan capacity, database design, and data growth forecasting.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

PhillipCapital Group is a leading integrated financial institution headquartered in Singapore with a global presence in over 15 countries. In Malaysia, we are recognized for our strong reputation in capital markets, offering innovative financial solutions in broking, asset management, financial planning, and investment research.

Database administrator J.D :

Installation, setup & Configuration: Set up, configure, and upgrade of Microsoft SQL database management system (DBMS) software and related tools across development, staging, and production environments.

Database Performance Tuning and Housekeeping : Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize complex Ms SQL queries, and adjust indexes or configurations to ensure high-speed data retrieval.

Security & Access Control: Implement strict security measures, manage user permissions, encrypt sensitive data, and audit database access to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design, implement, and regularly test robust backup and recovery strategies to minimize data loss and downtime during a system failure.

Database Design & Capacity Planning: Assist in logical and physical database design, manage disk space requirements, and forecast future storage needs.

Automation & Scripting: Write shell scripts, stored procedures, and automated tasks to streamline routine maintenance, data migrations, and system monitoring.

24/7 Production Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve critical database alerts, crashes, or replication failures.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience managing major database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL environments like MongoDB.
• Query Languages: Deep proficiency in SQL, T‑SQL, or PL/SQL, including experience writing and debugging complex queries.
• Certifications (Preferred): Professional credentials such as Microsoft SQL DB Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Characteristic required :

• Very good team player and contributor
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills under high-pressure scenarios.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail regarding data integrity and system documentation.

Phillip Capital is a group of companies which offers a full range of quality and innovative financial services to retail, corporate and institutional customers. We operate in the financial hubs of 15 countries, with offices in Singapore, United Kingdom, USA, France, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, India, Dubai and Cambodia.

Phillip Capital is a group of companies which offers a full range of quality and innovative financial services to retail, corporate and institutional customers. We operate in the financial hubs of 15 countries, with offices in Singapore, United Kingdom, USA, France, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, India, Dubai and Cambodia.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Education support
• Insurance
• Vision
• Company Trip/Team Building

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