Database Administrator
Posted
Summary
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.
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