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Senior Database Leader

BusinesslistKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

30+ days ago

Job description

Senior Database Leader Posting Date : 31 Jul 2025 | Close Date : 29 Oct 2025

Key Responsibilities

Architect and manage MariaDB database clusters to support scalable, secure, and high-throughput applications.
Optimize query performance, schema design, and indexing for real-time workloads.
Oversee backup, failover, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery strategies.
Work closely with Node.js developers to integrate robust data-layer logic.
Ensure data security and compliance with regulations across jurisdictions.
Lead database strategy, mentoring junior engineers and advising leadership on technical decisions.
Proactively identify and solve data bottlenecks across the application stack.

Mandatory Requirements :

10+ years of professional experience in database engineering, operations, or architecture.

Expert-level proficiency in MariaDB / MySQL, including :

Query optimization

High availability setups

Index and schema design

Proficiency in Node.js, especially backend APIs interacting with relational databases.

Proven experience in transaction-intensive real-time systems.

Deep understanding of data integrity, ACID compliance, and replication strategies.

Experience operating in Linux-based server environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Familiarity with PostgreSQL (ideal for teams considering cross-DB support or hybrid environments).

Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., Amazon RDS, GCP Cloud SQL).

Exposure to NoSQL or caching layers such as Redis or MongoDB.

Background in Percona XtraDB or interest in HA solutions like Galera Cluster.

Sub Specialization : Information Technology;Others Type of Employment : Permanent Minimum Experience : 8 Years Work Location : Kuala Lumpur

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