Specialist, Database Administrator (Agency)

ABOUT US

At Teleport, we’re on an exciting mission to innovate in the traditional logistics industry. We want to enable everyone, from single merchants to the largest companies, to move eCommerce parcels in a cheap, fast, and reliable way.

We are committed to building innovative software solutions that drive our business forward while maintaining a strong focus on quality and efficiency. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like microservices, serverless computing, and modern programming languages. As we grow, we're looking for passionate, dynamic leaders who can inspire their teams and shape the future of software engineering.

Ready to shape how the world sees Teleport? Keep reading!

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About the Role

At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us build the future of air logistics!

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Install, configure, and maintain non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, DynamoDB).
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies are implemented and maintained.
• Monitor database performance and perform tuning, optimization, and scaling.
• Implement security best practices for data access, encryption, and auditing.
• Design and maintain database schemas, tables, and stored procedures.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support data-driven applications.
• Perform routine database maintenance including upgrades, patches, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support migration and data replication projects across different environments.
• Document database configurations, processes, and standards.

Technical Skills

• Proven experience with relational databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle.
• Proven experience with non-relational databases: MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis, or similar.
• Strong SQL scripting, performance tuning, and indexing knowledge.
• Understanding of data replication, sharding, partitioning, and clustering.
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies in both relational and non-relational environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Google Cloud SQL, MongoDB Atlas).
• Knowledge of database security, encryption, and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, etc).

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in Agile or DevOps environments.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic).
• Experience with containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and their data persistence strategies.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are a plus.

At Teleport, we’re all about creating a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger and help us do logistics better across Southeast Asia. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate what makes each of us unique. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and help us build the future of air logistics!

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