Job Title: Cloud Database Administrator
About Our Client
Our client is a technology-driven organisation operating across the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong commitment to cloud transformation and digital innovation. They are investing significantly in modernising their data infrastructure and building scalable, secure platforms to support business growth. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team during an exciting period of technical evolution.
About the Role
This position is responsible for architecting, administering, and optimising cloud-based relational database platforms to ensure maximum availability, security, and performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving database reliability and cost efficiency within cloud infrastructure, while supporting internal teams and contributing to technical excellence across the organisation.
Work Arrangement: On-site
Location: Kuala Lumpur
What You Will Do
- Architect, implement, and oversee relational database environments hosted on cloud infrastructure, with a focus on managed MySQL solutions - Apply industry-leading security measures including encryption protocols, identity and access management, and systematic patching routines - Drive cost-efficiency initiatives through instance optimisation, storage tuning, and resource allocation strategies - Deliver technical mentorship and operational support to internal technology teams - Partner with stakeholders across business units to ensure database processes meet organisational governance and compliance requirements
What You Need to Succeed
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in relational databases such as MySQL, AWS RDS etc.
Strong expertise in SQL, troubleshooting & optimization.
Knowledge of cloud networking (VPC, Subnets, Security Group, etc).
Knowledge of cloud monitoring, backup/snapshot management and automated recovery strategies is a must.