database administrator - mssql & cloud.
- hong kong
- posted 9 days ago
- closes 20 july 2026
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- hong kong
- HK$60,000 - HK$80,000 per year
- permanent
- full-time
- job categoryinformation technology
job details
A premier enterprise corporation is searching for a Principal Database Administrator to anchor their data infrastructure strategy in Hong Kong. This senior role champions cloud migration, database performance tuning, and robust disaster recovery frameworks. If you possess deep technical mastery over Microsoft and Alibaba Cloud environments, apply to elevate this expanding ecosystem.
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about the company.
Our client is a prominent, well-established corporate leader with deep roots and a widespread footprint in Hong Kong. Recognised for pioneering digital innovation, the company continually invests in robust enterprise infrastructure and large-scale cloud transformations. They provide a dynamic, progressive work culture where technical strategists can thrive and shape long-term technology roadmaps.
about the team.You will join a sophisticated, cross-regional infrastructure department composed of seasoned engineers and technologists. The division thrives on technical excellence, modern automation frameworks, and collaborative problem-solving. Working closely with enterprise architecture teams, you will operate in an environment that prioritises professional growth and systemic stability.
about the job.
As a Principal Database Administrator, you will:
Anchor the technical steering and senior-level management of enterprise database solutions to guarantee continuous availability, top-tier performance, and operational resilience.
Architect and direct database installations, provisioning, patching schedules, upgrades, and end-to-end lifecycle lifespans across hybrid cloud environments.
Monitor, secure, and fine-tune database environments to maintain peak processing efficiency and strict asset protection.
Formulate, validate, and execute stringent backup schedules and business continuity protocols aligned with corporate RTO and RPO benchmarks.
Coordinate with engineering, architecture, and application delivery squads to facilitate technical alignment across major business initiatives.
Evaluate capacity metrics and long-term performance trends to design proactive system optimization and tuning frameworks.
Act as the ultimate escalation point for intricate tier-3 database disruptions and major system downtime, driving deep-dive root-cause analysis.
Audit database configurations against internal compliance benchmarks and external regulatory requirements for data privacy, encryption, and logging.
Validate and govern identity management frameworks, role-based access models, and segregation of duties.
Author and implement standardized database policies, standard operating procedures, and architecture manuals.
Partner with technical leads to build highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure transactional data hubs.
Spearhead data infrastructure modernization efforts, legacy software deprecation, and cloud migration programs.
Cultivate automation frameworks and continuous integration methodologies to uplift team productivity and standardize operational tasks.
Minimum 10 years of professional IT experience, featuring at least 8 years of direct database administration experience in large-scale corporate settings.
Profound technical fluency in managing Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Alibaba Cloud RDS; prior knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Sybase ASE represents a significant benefit.
Demonstrated history of designing, migrating, and supporting complex cloud and hybrid database solutions.
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a corresponding technical discipline (equivalent commercial experience will be evaluated).
Holder of industry credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Expert, or Alibaba Cloud Professional is highly preferred.
Exceptional self-management, organizational acumen, and prioritization skills, with the capability to drive results autonomously across multiple fast-moving projects.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the capacity to communicate complex technical abstractions to non-technical business partners.
Fluent in English and Cantonese is mandatory; practical communication skills in Mandarin are advantageous.
A premier enterprise corporation is searching for a Principal Database Administrator to anchor their data infrastructure strategy in Hong Kong. This senior role champions cloud migration, database performance tuning, and robust disaster recovery frameworks. If you possess deep technical mastery over Microsoft and Alibaba Cloud environments, apply to elevate this expanding ecosystem.
about the company.
Our client is a prominent, well-established corporate leader with deep roots and a widespread footprint in Hong Kong. Recognised for pioneering digital innovation, the company continually invests in robust enterprise infrastructure and large-scale cloud transformations. They provide a dynamic, progressive work culture where technical strategists can thrive and shape long-term technology roadmaps.
about the team.You will join a sophisticated, cross-regional infrastructure department composed of seasoned engineers and technologists. The division thrives on technical excellence, modern automation frameworks, and collaborative problem-solving. Working closely with enterprise architecture teams, you will operate in an environment that prioritises professional growth and systemic stability. ...
about the company.
Our client is a prominent, well-established corporate leader with deep roots and a widespread footprint in Hong Kong. Recognised for pioneering digital innovation, the company continually invests in robust enterprise infrastructure and large-scale cloud transformations. They provide a dynamic, progressive work culture where technical strategists can thrive and shape long-term technology roadmaps.
about the team.You will join a sophisticated, cross-regional infrastructure department composed of seasoned engineers and technologists. The division thrives on technical excellence, modern automation frameworks, and collaborative problem-solving. Working closely with enterprise architecture teams, you will operate in an environment that prioritises professional growth and systemic stability. ...
about the job.
As a Principal Database Administrator, you will:
Anchor the technical steering and senior-level management of enterprise database solutions to guarantee continuous availability, top-tier performance, and operational resilience.
Architect and direct database installations, provisioning, patching schedules, upgrades, and end-to-end lifecycle lifespans across hybrid cloud environments.
Monitor, secure, and fine-tune database environments to maintain peak processing efficiency and strict asset protection.
Formulate, validate, and execute stringent backup schedules and business continuity protocols aligned with corporate RTO and RPO benchmarks.
Coordinate with engineering, architecture, and application delivery squads to facilitate technical alignment across major business initiatives.
Evaluate capacity metrics and long-term performance trends to design proactive system optimization and tuning frameworks.
Act as the ultimate escalation point for intricate tier-3 database disruptions and major system downtime, driving deep-dive root-cause analysis.
Audit database configurations against internal compliance benchmarks and external regulatory requirements for data privacy, encryption, and logging.
Validate and govern identity management frameworks, role-based access models, and segregation of duties.
Author and implement standardized database policies, standard operating procedures, and architecture manuals.
Partner with technical leads to build highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure transactional data hubs.
Spearhead data infrastructure modernization efforts, legacy software deprecation, and cloud migration programs.
Cultivate automation frameworks and continuous integration methodologies to uplift team productivity and standardize operational tasks.
Minimum 10 years of professional IT experience, featuring at least 8 years of direct database administration experience in large-scale corporate settings.
Profound technical fluency in managing Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Alibaba Cloud RDS; prior knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Sybase ASE represents a significant benefit.
Demonstrated history of designing, migrating, and supporting complex cloud and hybrid database solutions.
Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a corresponding technical discipline (equivalent commercial experience will be evaluated).
Holder of industry credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Expert, or Alibaba Cloud Professional is highly preferred.
Exceptional self-management, organizational acumen, and prioritization skills, with the capability to drive results autonomously across multiple fast-moving projects.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the capacity to communicate complex technical abstractions to non-technical business partners.
Fluent in English and Cantonese is mandatory; practical communication skills in Mandarin are advantageous.
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