Junior Database Administrator: Learn, Stabilize & Grow

Kagina Pte Ltd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kagina Pte Ltd in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, is seeking a DBA Junior to support our database infrastructure under senior DBAs. Join a dynamic ICT team and develop your database administration expertise in a professional environment.

You will install, configure, monitor, backup and optimize DBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and contribute to security, reliability, and data integrity while following established procedures.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in IT, CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Foundational knowledge of major DBMS: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of database architecture and relational databases.
• Knowledge of SQL queries and basic DBA commands.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery concepts.
• Strong problem‑solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop DBA skills.
• Ability to follow procedures in a structured environment.
• Preferred: cloud database platforms, scripting (PowerShell/Python), and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain DBMS.
• Monitor performance and alert seniors to anomalies.
• Support backup and recovery procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and patching.
• Assist with user accounts and access control.
• Document configurations and changes for compliance.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues under supervision.
• Support security best practices across databases.
• Participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Database fundamentals

SQL

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

IT / CS degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Kagina Pte Ltd in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, is seeking a DBA Junior to support our database infrastructure under senior DBAs. Join a dynamic ICT team and develop your database administration expertise in a professional environment.

You will install, configure, monitor, backup and optimize DBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL, and contribute to security, reliability, and data integrity while following established procedures.