IT Database Engineer

Eurofins; George Town; Hybrid; MYR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid mode

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking an IT Database Administrator in Malaysia to install, configure, and optimize MSSQL and PostgreSQL servers. You will manage database objects, monitor performance, and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

The role requires securing data with RBAC and encryption, and automating tasks with PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Collaboration with DevOps and application teams is essential for reliability and scale.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of professional database administration experience.
• Experience with MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of backup, recovery, and DR planning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade MSSQL and PostgreSQL servers.
• Create, modify, and maintain database objects (tables, indexes, views, stored procedures).
• Monitor performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Develop and maintain backup strategies and DR solutions.
• Secure databases with RBAC, encryption and access controls.
• Automate administrative tasks using scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams for deployments.

Skills

Database administration

SQL performance analysis

Communication

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

Grafana

JIRA

Job description

• Compensation: MYR 8,000 - MYR 10,000 - monthly

Company Description

We are seeking an IT Database Administrator who will be responsible for installing, configuring, securing, maintaining, and optimizing database platforms to ensure their availability, performance, recoverability, and integrity. The role manages database lifecycle activities, implements backup and disaster recovery controls, monitors and resolves database-related issues, and provides technical support to application and development teams.

Job Description

Database Management

• Install, configure, and upgrade MSSQL and PostgreSQL database servers.
• Create, modify, and maintain database objects, including tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.

Backup & Recovery

• Develop and maintain backup strategies.
• Implement and maintain high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions, including replication, clustering, and failover technologies to ensure data integrity and availability.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain database security and compliance controls.
• Implement database security policies, including role-based access controls, permissions, and encryption.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Performance Optimisation

• Continuously monitor and optimize database performance, capacity, and resource utilization.
• Analyze query performance and optimize SQL statements.
• Manage indexing strategies and partitioning.
• Administer and support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and other database-related Azure services where applicable.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies to reduce operational effort and improve reliability.

Operational Support and Reliability

• Monitor database availability, capacity, scheduled jobs, backups, replication, and performance.
• Investigate and resolve database incidents and service requests.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring or high-impact issues.
• Maintain operational documentation and support planned production changes in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to support deployments, migrations, and operational improvements.
• Technical competencies include practical knowledge of relational database platforms; SQL and query-performance analysis; backup, restore, and disaster recovery methods; access control, encryption, and database security; monitoring and troubleshooting tools; and scripting or automation used for repeatable administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with infrastructure, application support, development, security, and business teams.
• Proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented approach to operational issues.

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 3–4 years of professional experience in database administration, with exposure to the following technologies:

• ITSM Tool: ServiceNow, BMC Helix, JIRA
• Monitoring: Grafana
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

Additional Information

Hybrid mode with global platform environment