Senior IT Consultant - Databases

Oxydata Software Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech solutions provider is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage mission-critical SQL Server and MongoDB environments. This permanent role in Petaling Jaya demands 9+ years of experience along with automation skills, cloud platform familiarity, and strong communication abilities. Join an international team where you will drive innovation and operational improvements. Visa sponsorship is not available, and applicants must be Malaysian citizens with valid work visas.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure design and administration.
• Experience with cloud platforms, including integration and migration.
• Strong communication skills with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

MongoDB

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Windows Server

Red Hat Linux

Scripting/Automation

Performance tuning

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL Server monitoring tools

Job description

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Senior Database Administrator (DBA) – SQL Server & MongoDB

Location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Work Mode: Onsite
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID: 5WW6Y57R

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