Senior Database Administrator 2

Oxydata Software; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Subang Jaya, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage high-availability environments for Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB. The role involves daily operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, alongside collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have over 9 years of experience in SQL Server infrastructure and MongoDB administration, and possess a Master's degree in IT. This is a permanent position with an onsite work mode.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure design and administration.
• Hands-on experience in MongoDB administration in production environments.
• Experience automating/scripting routine DBA activities is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support daily database operations and user requests.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure backup compliance.
• Administer and manage high-availability production environments.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

MongoDB administration

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Automation/scripting

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Logical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

RedGate SQL Tools

SQL Sentry

Avamar

Veeam

Azure Backup

Cohesity

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

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
• Proven hands-on experience in MongoDB administration in production environments
• 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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