Flintex
Database Administrator
Flintex is hiring a Database Administrator in Kuala Lumpur to keep SQL Server/PostgreSQL databases performant, available, and secure. Day to day: installs and patches database systems, runs backups and disaster recovery, tunes queries and indexes, maintains replication/high-availability, and supports developers, with occasional on-call duty.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL administration
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization
- Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions
Nice to have
- Exposure to VMware, Nutanix, or cloud platforms
- Understanding of virtualization and cloud infrastructure environment
Full description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) with hands-on experience in managing and optimizing database systems. The role involves ensuring performance, availability, and security of databases while supporting development and production environments.
**Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Maintenance**
- Install, configure, and upgrade database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or cloud-native databases)
- Apply patches, service packs, and version upgrades with minimal downtime
- Perform regular database backups, restoration, and disaster recovery planning
Performance & Optimization
- Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks
- Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies
- Plan capacity and ensure scalability of database systems
High Availability & Reliability
- Implement and maintain replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions
- Ensure database systems meet uptime and reliability requirements
Support & Collaboration
- Support developers with database design, query optimization, and troubleshooting
- Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and policies
Security & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards
- Monitor and manage database access and security controls
Operation
- Provide on-call support for critical production systems (if required)
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL administration
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization
- Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions
Good to Have
- Exposure to VMware, Nutanix, or cloud platforms
- Understanding of virtualization and cloud infrastructure environment.
Working hours:
Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm