DBA Senior

Kagina Pte Ltd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kagina Pte Ltd in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia is seeking a DBA Senior to lead and optimize our database infrastructure. You will design architectures, ensure security, and guide junior DBAs within a fast-moving ICT environment.

Responsibilities span tuning, backup/recovery, and capacity planning across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, with cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/Google Cloud. Strong scripting and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in database administration and development within complex IT environments.
• Advanced proficiency with major database management systems: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Strong knowledge of database design, data modelling, and normalisation principles.
• Proven expertise in database performance tuning, query optimisation, and indexing strategies.
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, authentication mechanisms, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, Python, or Bash for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Associate DBA, Microsoft Certified: Data Administrator, or similar are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust database architectures and infrastructures to support business requirements
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimisation strategies to ensure optimal system efficiency
• Manage database security protocols, access controls, and backup and recovery procedures to protect sensitive data
• Perform database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching across multiple database platforms
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, procedures, and configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, providing timely technical support to internal teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate with application development teams to optimise database queries and ensure best practices are followed
• Plan and execute database capacity management and resource allocation strategies
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators and support staff
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity protocols to minimise downtime and data loss

Skills

Database design

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS RDS

Azure SQL Database

Google Cloud SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a DBA Senior to join our team. This is a pivotal role within our Information & Communication Technology division, focusing on Database Development & Administration. Based in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, you will be responsible for managing, optimising, and securing our database infrastructure. As a senior-level database administrator, you will play a crucial strategic role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our critical database systems, directly impacting the success of our organisation's operations and digital transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust database architectures and infrastructures to support business requirements
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimisation strategies to ensure optimal system efficiency
• Manage database security protocols, access controls, and backup and recovery procedures to protect sensitive data
• Perform database administration tasks including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching across multiple database platforms
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, procedures, and configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, providing timely technical support to internal teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate with application development teams to optimise database queries and ensure best practices are followed
• Plan and execute database capacity management and resource allocation strategies
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators and support staff
• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity protocols to minimise downtime and data loss

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of professional experience in database administration and development within complex IT environments
• Advanced proficiency with major database management systems such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Strong knowledge of database design, data modelling, and normalisation principles
• Proven expertise in database performance tuning, query optimisation, and indexing strategies
• Solid understanding of database security, encryption, authentication mechanisms, and compliance requirements
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and implementation
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, Python, or Bash for automation tasks
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL) is highly desirable
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Associate DBA, Microsoft Certified: Data Administrator, or similar are advantageous