Senior Cloud DBA

Shiji Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiji Group in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Database Administrator to manage and optimize database clusters. You will design database structures, build clusters, and implement essential backup strategies.

The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of PostgreSQL, AWS, and Linux, with experience in Terraform and Ansible being a plus. Join Shiji Group and contribute to innovative hospitality solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and practical experience as a DBA with PostgreSQL.
• Working knowledge of AWS for day-to-day operations.
• Basic knowledge of Python or willingness to learn.
• Foundational understanding of Linux.
• Experience with Terraform and/or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage existing database clusters and databases.
• Design database structures and collaborate for technical alignment.
• Build and set up new database clusters.
• Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Create and maintain documentation for database systems.
• Serve as a liaison between development teams and infrastructure.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS

Terraform

Linux

Ansible

Python

Tools

Gitlab

Nexus

Elasticsearch

Kafka

VictoriaMetrics

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Posted on 07/01/2026

• Country Malaysia

Job Description

Shiji is a global technology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, ensuring seamless operations for hoteliers day and night.

Built on the Shiji Platform—the only truly global hotel technology platform—Shiji’s cloud-based portfolio includes Property Management System, Point-of-Sale, guest engagement, distribution, payments, and data intelligence solutions for over 91,000 hotels worldwide, including the largest chains.

The best hotels run on Shiji — day and night.

What You Will Do

• Administering and managing existing database clusters and individual databases (using Iaac tools like Terraform).
• Designing database structures and collaborating with other teams to achieve technical alignment.
• Building and setting up new database clusters.
• Implementing backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for database systems.
• Creating and maintaining technical and non-technical documentation for database systems and related tooling.
• Serving as the liaison between development teams and Infrastructure.
• Mediating and advising on the division of responsibilities between infrastructure and application layers.

Technologies used in our team

• AWS
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Elasticsearch
• Kafka
• VictoriaMetrics
• Hashicorp stack
• Gitlab
• Nexus

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and practical experience as an administrator (DBA) with PostgreSQL.
• Working knowledge of AWS, sufficient for efficient day-to-day operations.
• Basic knowledge of Python, or a willingness to learn the basics.
• A solid foundational understanding of Linux.
• Experience with Terraform and/or Ansible.