MySQL Database Administrator

Oxydata & TechTalent; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxydata & TechTalent is seeking a Senior MySQL Database Administrator to manage mission-critical databases on Linux in an onsite data centre. You will ensure high availability, optimize performance, and carry out routine maintenance to support our infrastructure.

The role emphasizes backup and restore operations, capacity planning, and proactive problem solving. You will collaborate with the infrastructure team to uphold data integrity and reliability in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MySQL database administration on Linux.
• Hands-on MySQL administration on Linux.
• Strong optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting skills.
• Backup and restore capabilities for MySQL.
• Familiarity with basic Linux system administration.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with good communication.
• Proactive mindset and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support MySQL databases on Linux.
• Perform routine maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Execute backup and restore operations to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate on database capacity planning and monitoring.
• Apply Linux system administration to support database operations.

Skills

MySQL Administration

Linux Administration

Backup and Restore

Performance Tuning

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Proactive Learner

Tools

Ansible

Job description

MySQL Database Administrator (Senior, L3)

Role Summary

Join our infrastructure team as a Senior MySQL Database Administrator, where you'll play a key role in managing and optimizing mission-critical database environments on Linux platforms. This is an opportunity to ensure high availability and performance in a dynamic, onsite data centre setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support MySQL databases on Linux platforms
• Perform routine maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of MySQL databases
• Execute backup and restore operations to ensure data integrity
• Collaborate on database capacity planning and monitoring
• Apply Linux system administration skills to support database operations

Must-have Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in MySQL database administration on Linux
• Hands‑on experience with MySQL database administration on Linux
• Strong understanding of optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting techniques for MySQL databases
• Proven hands‑on backup and restore capabilities for MySQL databases
• Familiarity with basic Linux system administration
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with effective communication
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible
• Experience designing and refining physical database architecture for reliability
• Exposure to fault‑tolerant and distributed database mechanisms

Why Join Us

• Be part of a collaborative and experienced team in a fast‑paced environment, working on impactful projects that support critical business operations. You'll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, contribute to innovative solutions, and grow your career in a supportive, onsite setting.