Database Administrator (DBA)

Aethir; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm at the forefront of decentralized computing! This role offers you the chance to work with cutting-edge AI-focused GPU services, where your expertise in database operations and management will be crucial. You'll be responsible for ensuring database performance and security, responding to incidents, and collaborating with development teams to enhance database architecture. With a focus on innovation and growth, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a hypergrowth startup environment, where your skills will help shape the future of cloud computing. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you!

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Hypergrowth Startup Environment

Career Progression Opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Contribute to cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in database operations and management.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems and cloud computing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regular database change implementations and monitoring.
• Collaborate with development teams to analyze business requirements.

Skills

Database Operations

MySQL

AWS

Incident Response

Problem-Solving

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

RDS

Redis

Redshift

MongoDB

Job description

Aethir is the only Enterprise-grade AI-focused GPU-as-a-service provider in the market. Its decentralized cloud computing infrastructure allows GPU providers (containers) to meet Enterprise clients who need powerful GPU chips for professional AI/ML tasks. Thanks to a constantly growing network of over 40,000 top-shelf GPUs, including 3,000 NVIDIA H100s, Aethir is able to provide enterprise-grade GPU computing wherever it’s needed, at scale.

Backed by leading Web3 investors like Framework Ventures, Merit Circle, Hashkey, Animoca Brands, Sanctor Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), and others, with over $130M in funds raised for the ecosystem, Aethir is paving the way for the future of decentralized computing.

Responsibilities

Routine Operations

1. Responsible for regular database change implementations, including SQL queries/updates, index modifications, data file management, account management, backup/recovery, and data synchronization/archiving;
2. Conduct routine inspections, maintain database monitoring and alerts, ensuring all databases meet SLA standards;
3. Ensure database operations/changes comply with security audit standards;
4. Familiar with relevant operations on AWS.

Incident Response

1. Promptly respond to database incidents, coordinating with internal and external expert teams to resolve production issues swiftly;
2. Work with internal and external database experts to monitor and analyze database performance issues;
3. Analyze the causes of incidents, prepare reports, formulate corrective measures, and drive implementation.

Project Support

1. Collaborate with application development teams to understand and analyze business requirements, completing database design and delivery;
2. Promote high-availability database architecture improvements, including architecture design and transformation, high-availability platform management and maintenance, incident drills, and resource management;
3. Enhance the database operations knowledge base, maintaining application project information, standard documentation, operating manuals, design and change logs, etc.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven expertise in database operations and management.
3. In-depth knowledge of database systems and cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS.
4. Proficient in MySQL, RDS, Redis, Redshift, and MongoDB, with familiarity in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
5. Extensive experience in database architecture design and implementing high-availability solutions.
6. Well-versed in backup and recovery strategies, monitoring tools, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
7. Hands-on experience in backing up and restoring a variety of databases.
8. Strong understanding of incident response procedures and database performance tuning methodologies.
9. Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
10. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

1. Training and development opportunities
2. Hypergrowth Startup Environment
3. Fantastic Career Progression Opportunities in a growing global startup
4. Work within a Global and Local Team
5. Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects.