Database Engineer (MySQL, AWS)

Alphatech Software; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Senior MySQL DBA to manage and optimize critical database systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in MySQL, especially in AWS environments (Aurora MySQL, RDS). Responsibilities include administering databases, performance tuning, and implementing strong security measures. This role offers a dynamic work atmosphere with benefits like group insurance and ample leave policies.

Benefits

Group Insurance (Hospitalization)

Annual Leave

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a MySQL DBA.
• In-depth knowledge of MySQL internals and indexing strategies.
• Experience with Aurora MySQL and RDS operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize MySQL databases in production.
• Tune queries and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

Skills

MySQL expertise

AWS Aurora MySQL

Database security

Performance tuning

Tools

CloudWatch

Percona Toolkit

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Alphatech Software – Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

We are looking for a Senior MySQL DBA to manage and optimize our mission‑critical database systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MySQL and experience operating databases in AWS (Aurora MySQL / RDS MySQL). Knowledge of other DB engines is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize MySQL databases across production and non‑production environments.
• Tune queries, indexes, InnoDB parameters, and troubleshoot performance issues using MySQL metrics and performance schema.
• Manage AWS Aurora MySQL and RDS MySQL, including backups, snapshots, PITR, replication, failover, and upgrades.
• Monitor database health (CPU, memory, IOPS, buffer pool, slow queries, locks, replication lag) and perform proactive tuning.
• Implement strong database security (user permissions, encryption, auditing, SSL).
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and capacity planning.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts (SQL, Bash, Python preferred).
• Work with developers to guide schema design, write efficient SQL, and enforce DB best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years hands‑on experience as a MySQL DBA.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL internals, indexing strategies, locking, transactions, and InnoDB engine.
• Experienced with Aurora MySQL / RDS MySQL operations and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Performance Insights, etc.).
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues, replication problems, and query bottlenecks.
• Strong understanding of database security, backups, PITR, HA/DR.

Bonus / Good to Have

• PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, or other database systems.
• Experience with Terraform/CloudFormation or DevOps pipelines.
• Knowledge of Percona Toolkit or Grafana/Prometheus.

Benefits

• Group Insurance (Hospitalization)
• Annual Leave / Medical Leave
• Say "NO" to office politics, a young company with more opportunity