We are seeking a talented individual to join our DBA team. This role will be based in our Pavilion Damansara Corporate Towers, Kuala Lumpur office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working as per respective team's arrangement.
Senior Database Administrator
An excellent opportunity for a Database Administrator, looking for a long-term opportunity, growth and flexible work environment within the Database Services team. In this capacity, the responsibilities will include creating, supporting and maintaining MongoDB , PostgreSQL and other databases managed by the Database Services team
We will count on you to:
- Build/Configure Mongo RS and shard
- Build/Configure PostgreSQL database cluster and replication
- Fine-tune configurations MongoDB and servers for performance improvement.
- Configure Barman server for new database cluster
- Install PostGIS/ pgAudit and other required extension
- Responsible for the monitoring and uptime of all production databases.
- Estimate database capacities; develop methods for monitoring database capacity and usage.
- Lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for automated monitoring and proactive intervention, reducing any need downtime.
- Responsible for regular backups and recovery of databases.
- Responsible for regular maintenance on databases (e.g., Vacuum, Reindexing, Archiving).
- Design and implement DR plans & HA solutions and recommendations.
- Work closely with the application team to understand what changes are coming in a build/patch/hotfix, do an impact analysis, fine-tune the queries if any.
What you need to have:
- At least a Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 to 5 years support and/or project experience in a Database Administrator role
- Good DBA Experience and knowledge in MongoDB, MongoDB Atlas or PostgreSQL
- Good knowledge in Docker, Replication, Sharding, Ops Manager
- Experience in MongoDB and/or PostGreSQL db upgrade.
- Having experience in managing PostGreSQL on Cloud (PAAS/IAAS) is an added advantage.
- Having experience in managing PostGreSQL via Docker/Container is an added advantage.
- Understanding of enterprise application technology architecture, components, databases, networking, and infrastructure as code
- Write efficient queries.
- Strong scripting experience - Unix/Shell Scripting, Python
- Technical knowledge of Linux & Windows-based platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- LDAPs configuration for authentication
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can demonstrate experience in suggesting an improvement idea or working on a continuous improvement initiative.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Committed to learning new technologies and effectively applying them in daily work activities.
- Flexible to provide support after working hours, weekends and/or Wilayah Persekutuan public holidays when required
- Work shifts will align to the Pacific region, hence business support hours will start at 7am KL
- Able to commit to hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days in office.
- Candidate should have available transport to commute to office for the expected business support hours.
What makes you stand out:
- Willingness to learn, possess a positive attitude and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, highly organized, resourceful and meticulous
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
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