Senior Database Reliability Engineer

HFM

. Participate in the planning, management, and scaling of datastores to meet requirements .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • MalaysiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in database design, implementation, and maintenance of RDBMSs, with a strong focus on optimizing database performance and ensuring data integrity. Proficient in using monitoring tools and automation to enhance database management and support development teams effectively.

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Database DesignRDBMS MaintenancePython ProgrammingDatabase Performance OptimizationMonitoring Tools

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Hard Skills

Database DesignRDBMS MaintenanceDatabase Performance OptimizationPython ProgrammingQuery StructuringFailure RecoveryAutomationDocumentationVersion ControlData Integrity

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PrometheusGraphiteGrafanaGit

Industry Keywords

Database ManagementData Storage SystemsRisk AnalysisSecurity AuditsOn-Call Rotation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GrafanaGraphitePrometheusPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the planning, management, and scaling of datastores to meet requirements
Protect databases through rigorous testing of backup and recovery processes and regular security audits
Use software and tooling to automate manual tasks while maintaining data integrity
Conduct risk analysis to determine which database challenges to address and which to automate or optimize
Work closely with DevOps and team leaders to ensure standardization, reliability, testability, maintainability, and system availability
Educate and support developers by building guardrails for database management
Participate in the team's on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Familiarity with Python
Strong foundation in database design, implementation, and maintenance of RDBMSs
3+ years of working experience
Ability to guide software engineers in optimizing database performance through query structuring and database engine fine-tuning
Expertise in preventing database failures and handling failure recovery scenarios
Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Ability to communicate technical concepts across teams effectively
Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Graphite, and Grafana
Skilled in documenting and presenting best practices for data storage systems to internal and external teams
Resumes must be submitted in English
Applicants must be eligible or have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model (2 days working from home)
Comprehensive health insurance from day one
21 days of annual leave
Birthday leave
Referral bonus program
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance (if applicable)