Geylang - Database Administrator (DBA)

You will play a key part in ensuring scalability, automation, and high availability, while working closely with stakeholders to support application development and business growth.

• Establish performance baselines and conduct workload testing (e.g., replication, backup & recovery, log shipping, scalability, partitioning).
• Manage database sizing, capacity planning, performance tuning, and user account administration.
• Review release notes and plan database upgrades or patching in line with maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support the application development lifecycle by building, optimizing, and maintaining database environments and structures.
• Create and manage database storage structures (filesystems, tablespaces) and assist developers with objects such as tables, views, and indexes.
• Define and manage user access, ensuring secure and timely data distribution.
• Monitor and maintain database systems to ensure availability and performance in line with SLAs.
• Develop and enforce database standards, policies, and operating procedures aligned with cybersecurity and IT governance frameworks.
• Assess risks related to data management, recommend improvements, and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide input on database technology roadmaps, including integration with enterprise and cloud platforms.
• Participate in a 24/7 rotational standby for incident response and alert monitoring.
• Drive database innovation by introducing automation solutions to improve efficiency, resilience, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in database administration and operations across Oracle (primary), MariaDB, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proven track record in enterprise database architecture, design, and solutioning.
• Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., RAC clusters, Data Guard, GoldenGate).

• Strong expertise in relational and distributed databases for high-volume, large-scale, and data-intensive environments.
• Hands-on experience with automation/orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Kubernetes).
• Working knowledge of Red Hat Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server administration is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes (Change, Incident Management).
• Proficiency with monitoring tools (Oracle Enterprise Manager, MySQL Enterprise Monitor, MONyog).
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and strategic information effectively across teams and organizational levels.

Interested applicants, please email your updated CV to Angelica DY at [email protected].

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.