Senior PostgreSQL Administrator

1 day ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Asgard Resources Sdn Bhd Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior PostgreSQL Administrator to manage and optimize our enterprise PostgreSQL database environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, performance tuning, high availability, backup/recovery, and automation. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical data systems that support key business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production, development, and testing environments.
  • Design and implement high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including streaming replication, logical replication, and clustering.
  • Perform database tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure peak performance.
  • Plan and execute database patching, upgrades, and migrations (on-premise and cloud-based).
  • Manage backup and recovery strategies using tools such as pgBackRest, Barman, or native PostgreSQL utilities.
  • Automate routine tasks and monitoring using shell scripting, Python, or Ansible.
  • Monitor database performance and health using tools like pgAdmin, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.
  • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot complex database and performance issues.
  • Implement and maintain database security, access control, and encryption standards.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
  • Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems when required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in database administration, with at least 4 years specializing in PostgreSQL.
  • Strong understanding of PostgreSQL internals, replication, partitioning, and indexing strategies.
  • Experience in PostgreSQL performance tuning and query plan analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud-hosted PostgreSQL services (AWS RDS, Aurora, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, or GCP Cloud SQL).
  • Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, or similar) is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of SQL scripting, database security, and monitoring frameworks.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • PostgreSQL certification (EDB, Crunchy Data, or similar) preferred.

Why Join Us

  • Manage enterprise-scale PostgreSQL environments with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborative and innovative work culture focused on excellence.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certification support.
  • Career growth in a dynamic, data-driven organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM10, RM15,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Maternity leave
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Professional development

Work Location: In person

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