Global Oracle/MySQL DBA - Cloud Migrations & Tuning

Gateway Search; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search is seeking a Database Administrator in Malaysia to manage and optimise Oracle and MySQL environments within a local third-party contract setup. You will participate in migrations, performance tuning, and cross‑regional support to ensure reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on DBA experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and fluent English and Malay. This role requires collaboration with international teams and local work authorization in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Oracle and MySQL database administration and maintenance.
• Technical background in networking, software, systems integration, infrastructure, or IT service delivery.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Malay.
• Candidates should be based in Malaysia or otherwise eligible to work locally; expatriate sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Oracle and MySQL databases, ensuring stable, secure, and high-performing database environments.
• Participate in and support large-scale database migration projects, including technical implementation, data validation, post-migration troubleshooting, and system optimisation.
• Conduct regular database performance tuning, risk assessments, capacity planning, and system health checks.
• Develop and maintain standardised database maintenance, monitoring, and optimisation procedures.
• Respond promptly to database incidents, system outages, and performance abnormalities.
• Conduct root-cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Collaborate with regional and international technical teams to support cloud database operations and overseas IT service delivery.
• Provide technical support for database-related requirements across BPO, contact-centre, and other enterprise IT environments.

Skills

Database administration

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Malay proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE

Tools

AWS

Job description

Gateway Search is seeking a Database Administrator in Malaysia to manage and optimise Oracle and MySQL environments within a local third-party contract setup. You will participate in migrations, performance tuning, and cross‑regional support to ensure reliable operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of hands-on DBA experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and fluent English and Malay. This role requires collaboration with international teams and local work authorization in Malaysia.