Senior Database Administrator

Marsh; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Corporate in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join the Database Services team at MMABS. The role is hybrid with a minimum of three days in the office at Pavilion Damansara Corporate Towers.

You will build, support and maintain PostgreSQL databases, implement DR/HA plans, monitor uptime, backups, and performance tuning, and collaborate with application teams on builds, patches and queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years’ DBA experience.
• Min 1.5–2 years PostgreSQL experience.
• Experience with Docker, replication and cloud PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of Linux/Windows, scripting and query tuning.

Responsibilities

• Build/Configure PostgreSQL clusters and replication.
• Fine‑tune PostgreSQL and server configs for performance.
• Install PostGIS, pgAudit and required extensions.
• Monitor production databases and ensure uptime.
• Plan capacity, monitoring and proactive interventions.
• Develop DR/HA procedures and backup/recovery processes.
• Collaborate with app teams on builds/patches/hotfixes.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Docker

Replication

Sharding

PostGIS

pgAudit

Unix Shell

Python

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Replication

Sharding

Ops Manager

Job description

Company:

Marsh Corporate

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our DBA team at Marsh & McLennan Asia Business Services (MMABS). This role will be based in our Pavilion Damansara Corporate Towers, Kuala Lumpur office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working 3 days in office.

Senior Database Administrator

An excellent opportunity for a Database Administrator, looking for a long-term opportunity, growth and flexible work environment within the Database Services team. In this capacity, the responsibilities will include creating, supporting and maintaining PostgreSQL and other databases managed by the Database Services team

We will count on you to:

• Build/Configure PostgreSQL database cluster and replication

• Fine-tune configurations PostgreSQL and servers for performance improvement.

• Install PostGIS/ pgAudit and other required extension

• Responsible for the monitoring and uptime of all production databases.

• Estimate database capacities; develop methods for monitoring database capacity and usage.

• Lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for automated monitoring and proactive intervention, reducing any need downtime.

• Responsible for regular backups and recovery of databases

• Responsible for regular maintenance on databases (e.g., Vacuum, Reindexing, Archiving)

• Design and implement DR plans & HA solutions and recommendations

• Work closely with the application team to understand what changes are coming in a build/patch/hotfix, do an impact analysis, fine-tune the queries if any

What you need to have:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 to 5 years’ support and/or project experience in a Database Administrator role

• Good DBA Experience in any DBA technologies but should have min 1.5 to 2 years of experience in PostgreSQL.

• Good knowledge in Docker, Replication, Sharding, Ops Manager

• Experience in PostGreSQL db upgrade

• Having experience in managing PostGreSQL on Cloud (PAAS/IAAS) is an added advantage

• Having experience in managing PostGreSQL via Docker/Container is an added advantage

• Understanding of enterprise application technology architecture, components, databases, networking, and infrastructure as code

• Write efficient queries

• Strong scripting experience - Unix/Shell Scripting, Python

• Technical knowledge of Linux & Windows-based platforms

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• LDAPs configuration for authentication

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Can demonstrate experience in suggesting an improvement idea or working on a continuous improvement initiative

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

• Committed to learning new technologies and effectively applying them in daily work activities

• Flexible to provide support after working hours, weekends and/or Wilayah Persekutuan public holidays when required

• Work shifts will align to the Pacific region, hence business support hours will start at 7am KL

• Able to commit to hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days in office

• Candidate should have available transport to commute to office for the expected business support hours

What makes you stand out:

• Willingness to learn, possess a positive attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated, highly organized, resourceful and meticulous

• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.