Senior Database Administrator 2

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech solutions provider is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server and must be skilled in cloud platforms like Azure or AWS. Key responsibilities include managing high-availability production environments and supporting daily operations. This hands-on role requires a Master's degree in IT and strong communication skills. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens or holders with a valid work visa as sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

Hands-on operational DBA role

Work on high-availability database platforms

Collaboration with international teams

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure design and administration.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform, including on-prem to cloud migrations.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server and Red Hat Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily database operations, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Administer and manage high-availability production environments.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization for databases.
• Participate in IT projects as a technical resource for database design.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Database automation/scripting

Strong English communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Work Mode: Onsite

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 933YY7WY

NOTICE: Applicants must be Malaysian Citizens, PR, or RP holders with a valid work visa. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the Company

Our client operates globally with more than 12,000 employees across 40+ countries and 51 manufacturing facilities. This role partners closely with the Tech Lead DBA, focusing on day-to-day operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical SQL Server and MongoDB environments in a high-availability production setting—ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance for corporate applications.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) who thrives in hands-on operations, loves solving complex issues, and enjoys collaborating across international teams.

What You\'ll Do

• Support daily database operations: issues, tickets, RFCs, and user requests within agreed timelines
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure backup compliance, including recovery testing
• Administer and manage high-availability production environments for Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB
• Handle installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades for large-scale database architectures
• Participate in IT projects as a technical resource for database design and implementation
• Refine and automate recurring processes; track issues and maintain strong documentation
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization using native monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques
• Apply data modeling best practices for integration, scalability, and performance requirements
• Independently resolve real-time issues end-to-end, ensuring fast restoration of services
• Share knowledge and technical expertise with team members and peers
• Participate in rotational 24/7 on-call duty to ensure system availability

What You Bring

Must-have:

• 9+ years of proven experience in Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure design, administration, development, and implementation
• Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), including integrations and on-prem to cloud migrations
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server and Red Hat Linux environments (administration, scripting, integration) and virtualization technologies
• Experience automating/scripting routine DBA activities (maintenance, monitoring, deployments) is highly valued
• Demonstrated experience contributing to IT projects as a technical resource
• Strong English communication skills with a positive, open-minded, can-do attitude
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, strong logical thinking, and a drive for technical excellence
• Openness to evolving technologies and willingness to support R&D/Data Science teams adopting new database tools
• Applicants must be Malaysian Citizens, PR, or RP holders with a valid work visa. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to Have

• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with tools like RedGate SQL Tools, SQL Sentry, or similar
• Experience with backup solutions (Avamar, Veeam, Azure Backup, Cohesity)
• Background in Big Data, BI reporting, or Data Science

Why Join Us

• Hands-on operational DBA role in a dynamic, international environment
• Work on high-availability, mission-critical database platforms
• Strong collaboration with a Tech Lead DBA and cross-functional global teams
• Opportunity to drive automation, operational improvements, and modern tooling adoption

Apply Now: http://www.careers-page.com/oxy/job/5WW6Y57R

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