Database Administrator

VMM Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to optimize and maintain its database systems. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in MySQL, and strong SQL skills. Responsibilities include ensuring database performance, security, and collaborating with application developers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and be proficient in English, Malay, and Mandarin. A competitive salary with fixed allowances and leave benefits is offered.

Benefits

Fixed meal allowance

14 days Annual Leave

Birthday Cash Gift

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in database administration, preferably MySQL.
• Language abilities in English, Malay, and Mandarin.
• Experience with replication and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain MySQL database servers.
• Monitor and analyze database performance metrics.
• Design and maintain data warehouse structures for reporting.

Skills

Strong SQL skill

Database performance tuning

Proficiency in MySQL

Data warehouse design knowledge

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

Linux

Windows

ETL tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain and optimize our organization’s database systems, including operational databases and data warehouse environments.

The role involves ensuring database performance, availability and security across our in-house developed web-based and client-server applications.

Role is on-site in our VMM Holdings office in Sunway Velocity, Kuala Lumpur.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Maintenance

Install, configure, and maintain MySQL database servers and instances.

Plan and perform database upgrades, patching, and backups.

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data integrity through proper configuration and replication strategies.

Implement and maintain database security policies and user access controls.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

Monitor and analyze database performance metrics.

Identify and resolve query performance issues, indexing, and schema optimization.

Collaborate with developers to improve SQL query efficiency and application database performance.

Conduct capacity planning and optimize resource usage.

Data Warehouse & ETL Management

Design, implement, and maintain data warehouse structures for reporting and analytics.

Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows and data pipelines.

Ensure data consistency, quality, and reliability across systems.

Collaborate with BI/reporting teams to optimize data delivery and reporting accuracy.

Development Support

Work closely with in-house application developers to define efficient database schema, stored procedures, and data access logic.

Support database integration with web-based and client systems.

Participate in system design reviews to ensure scalability and data integrity.

Provide technical guidance on database best practices to the development team.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

Set up monitoring tools and alerts for database health, performance, and capacity.

Maintain detailed documentation of database structures, configurations, and processes.

Generate regular reports on database performance, usage trends, and incidents.

Backup, Recovery & Compliance

Define and test backup and recovery strategies.

Ensure data protection and compliance with internal and external standards.

Regularly test restore procedures and maintain backup validation logs.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in database administration (MySQL preferred)

Language abilities in English, Malay and Mandarin due to work associates

Technical Skills

Experienced and Strong SQL skill is preferred

Proficiency in MySQL administration, configuration, and troubleshooting

Strong experience in SQL performance tuning and query optimization

Familiarity with data warehouse design and ETL tools/processes

Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows database hosting environments

Experience with replication, backup tools, and disaster recovery planning

Understanding of database security, roles, encryption, and access management

Cloud database experience (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for MySQL) would be advantageous

BI tools exposure (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Metabase)

Audit and compliance reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Able to work independently under minimal supervision

Fixed meal allowance on top basic salary

14 days Annual Leave entitlement

Complimentary Leave for Public Holiday which falls on Saturdays

Birthday Cash Gift credited to your bank account on your birthday month