Senior MySQL DBA — Linux & Onsite Data Center

Oxydata Software; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxydata Software is seeking a Senior MySQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize mission-critical MySQL environments on Linux within an onsite data centre. The role emphasizes high availability, performance tuning, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic infrastructure team.

You will administer databases, perform routine maintenance, execute backups, and collaborate on capacity planning to ensure data integrity and optimal operation in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of MySQL DBA experience on Linux.
• Hands-on MySQL administration on Linux.
• Strong optimization, tuning, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven backup and restore capabilities.
• Familiarity with basic Linux system administration.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support MySQL databases on Linux.
• Perform routine maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Execute backup and restore operations to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate on database capacity planning and monitoring.
• Apply Linux system administration skills to support database operations.

Skills

MySQL on Linux

Linux administration

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Proactive learning

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Oxydata Software is seeking a Senior MySQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize mission-critical MySQL environments on Linux within an onsite data centre. The role emphasizes high availability, performance tuning, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic infrastructure team.

You will administer databases, perform routine maintenance, execute backups, and collaborate on capacity planning to ensure data integrity and optimal operation in a fast-paced setting.