Senior Engineer, Database Service

Singtel Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel Group is seeking a Senior Engineer, Database Service in Kuala Lumpur to handle day-to-day database administration for Oracle and other databases such as MSSQL, MYSQL, and MongoDB. Your responsibilities will include operational support, security patching, data recovery, and performance monitoring.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and a minimum of three years of experience in database management. Additional certifications in relevant database technologies will be advantageous. This role requires on-call support and offers significant career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Oracle (Standalone + RAC/Cluster) plus experience in MS SQL / MYSQL / EDB / Postgres / MongoDB.
• Experience in performing database Patching, backup & recovery.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving database-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1st and 2nd level operational database support.
• Assist and respond to incidents and investigate problems.
• Manage database changes through change request process.
• Monitor performance & availability of databases proactively.
• Perform regular security patching for DBs including RAC/Cluster.
• Manage database continuity measures like backup/restore.

Skills

Oracle (Standalone + RAC/Cluster)

MSSQL

MYSQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Database Patching

Troubleshooting

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Oracle/MSSQL/MYSQL/EDB/POSTGRES/MONGO Professional Certification

Job description

Senior Engineer, Database Service is responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of database administration to meet the business needs and service level for database in On-Prem & Cloud/Azure covering ORACLE (11g,12c,19c) including RAC & Non-RAC plus another database language e.g. MSSQL/SQLMI/MYSQL/POSTGRES/Mongo including cluster.

Make an Impact by:

• Provide 1st and 2nd level operational database support on functions associated with maintenance of Oracle Server databases plus MSSQL/SQLMI/MYSQL/POSTGRES/Mongo cluster/standalone onprem/cloud including administration, performance, security & hardening, back-up, dataguard configuration and maintenance, reporting, and recovery procedures.
• Assist and respond promptly to incident, investigate & provide permanent resolution of incidents escalated.
• Manage database changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
• Monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve.
• Perform regular security patching for the DBs including RAC/Cluster db.
• Handle service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Manage / maintain & optimise Oracle DB space including tablespaces, ASM & database FS, periodic rebuild to defragment.
• Manage DB access and create, change, delete users accounts as per request following security guidelines.
• Monitor and maintain database backups.
• Create and maintain database related documents including asset, SOP etc.
• Review & perform application and core db deployments.
• Provide prompt 24x7 support and be prepared to be on standby mode whenever needed.

Skills for Success

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Added advantage if have additional certification like Oracle/MSSQL/MYSQL/EDB/POSTGRES/MONGO Professional Certification.
• Minimum 3 years and above experience in Oracle (Standalone + RAC/Cluster) plus work experience on MS SQL / MYSQL/ EDB /Postgres /MongoDB.
• Experience in performing database Patching, backup & recovery as well as excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skill is a must (including cluster architecture).
• Implement and manage DR, Audit, Backup & Monitoring of DBs.
• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving database-related issues.

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