Senior Database Administrator

Abbott Penang (Formerly Known as St. Jude Medical); Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company located in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Database Administrator. The role involves managing PostgreSQL databases across multiple cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and requires at least 4-5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with a relevant bachelor’s degree. Flexibility in working hours is necessary to support critical operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in PostgreSQL database technology in multi-cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience provisioning PostgreSQL PaaS in multi-cloud tenants.

Responsibilities

• Manage PostgreSQL databases in Azure environments.
• Resolve production data issues as per SLA timeline.
• Create database objects like triggers and indexes.
• Provide best practice guidance to stakeholders.
• Manage database migrations between platforms.
• Ensure data integrity and manage user access.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud technologies

PostgreSQL

Database management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Management Information Systems, Data Science or relevant disciplines

Tools

PostgreSQL

Azure

AWS

GCP

Oracle

MS SQL

DB2

Job description

Good knowledge on Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing PostgreSQL databases in Azure cloud environments, ensuring smooth operation and functionality to meet business goals.
• Resolving production data issues as per given SLA timeline to avoid major incidents.
• Familiar with creating database objects (triggers, indexes, etc.)
• Providing best practice guidance to the development/application/stake holders.
• Database migrations between cross platforms (Oracle, MS SQL and DB2) into multi‑cloud (Azure, AWS and GCP) PostgreSQL database technology.
• Ensuring data integrity and managing user access and permissions as per the organization standards.
• Supports all company initiatives, policies, operating procedures and processes; maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• High flexibility in working extended hours and able to support beyond official working hours as and when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Management Information Systems, Data Science or relevant disciplines.
• A minimum of 4‑5 years of experience in PostgreSQL database technology, specifically with multi‑cloud environments including Azure, AWS, and GCP tenants, with proven previous experience as a PostgreSQL DBA or similar role.
• In‑depth understanding of database management and security; possesses strong problem‑solving and communication skills with a systematic approach and sense of ownership and drive.
• Actively engages with team members and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding and alignment on project goals, and provides timely and efficient DBA support during business working hours to maintain smooth operations and address any issues that may arise.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and perform in a diverse cross‑functional team environment.
• Experience provisioning the PostgreSQL PaaS solution in multi‑cloud tenant (Azure, AWS, and GCP) and configuring it as per security standards.
• Experience in database migrations across platforms from legacy databases (SQL, Oracle, and DB2) to multi‑cloud PostgreSQL PaaS databases.
• Multi‑cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) Certified Professional or additional cloud‑related certifications are a plus.