Vice President Database Engineering

AmBank Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AmBank Group in Malaysia seeks a senior Oracle DBA to be the technical authority for Oracle database platforms, owning clustered and distributed architectures, ensuring near-zero downtime through advanced RAC, Data Guard and replication techniques.

You will lead upgrades and migrations, automate routine tasks with Shell, Python and Ansible, and collaborate with infrastructure and application teams on critical deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• OCP/OCM certifications preferred.
• 8–12 years of Oracle DB administration experience.
• 5+ years hands-on RAC and Data Guard experience.
• Proven experience in large-scale production environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Oracle RAC (multi-node) architecture, including interconnect tuning, cache optimization and cluster stability and Data Guard architecture.
• Architect Data Guard solutions (physical, logical, active DG), including failover/switchover strategies and DR drills
• Define high availability and disaster recovery strategies aligned with RTO/RPO requirements.
• Lead complex database upgrades (11g/12c -> 19c/21c/23c) with minimal downtime using RMAN, Data Pump, Goldengate
• Execute cross platform migrations (Unix to Linux, to on-prem cloud) & perform database consolidation and re-platforming initiatives
• Act as L3/L4 escalation point for critical incidents and perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible)
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams on critical deployments.
• Provide Technical consultation services to IT teams with regards to design, architecture and operations of new and existing database systems.

Skills

Oracle RAC

Data Guard

High availability

Root cause analysis

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Ansible automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

OCP/OCM Certification

Tools

RMAN

Data Pump

GoldenGate

Unix/Linux

Job description

Serve as the technical authority for Oracle database platforms, responsible for architecting, engineering and sustaining highly available, high performance, and secure Oracle environments support mission-critical systems. The role requires deep ownership of clustered and distributed database architectures, ensuring zero/near zero downtime operations through advanced configuration of Oracle RAC, Data Guard and replication technologies. The SME is expected to operate autonomously in complex production environments, lead major database lifecycle initiatives (upgrades, migration, re-platforming), and demonstrate good problem-solving skills & knowledge.

Key responsibilities

Implement and manage Oracle RAC (multi-node) architecture, including interconnect tuning, cache optimization and cluster stability and Data Guard architecture.

Architect Data Guard solutions (physical, logical, active DG), including failover/switchover strategies and DR drills

Define high availability and disaster recovery strategies aligned with RTO/RPO requirements.

Lead complex database upgrades (e.g 11g/12c -> 19c/21c/23c) with minimal downtime using tools like RMAN, Data Pump, Goldengate

Execute cross platform migrations (Unix to Linux, to on-prem cloud) & perform database consolidation and re-platforming initiatives

Act as L3/L4 escalation point for critical incidents and perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents

Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting (Shell, Python, Ansible)

Work closely with infrastructure and application teams on critical deployments.

Provide Technical consultation services to IT teams with regards to design, architecture and operations of new and existing database systems.

About you

A recognized bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems Engineering or related subjects

Professional Certifications (OCP, OCM)

Minimum 8 to 12 years in Oracle database administration and minimum 5+ years hands on with RAC and Data Guard

Proven experience in large scale production environments, database upgrades and migrations

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skill with ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels

High ethical standards and integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Thorough working knowledge of the different versions of Oracle on UNIX or Linux operating systems.

Experience with deploying database security patches and remediation of database vulnerabilities.

Experience with performing backup and recovery with database utilities and backup tools (NetBackup)

Since our founding in August 1975, AmBank Group has grown into one of Malaysia's largest banking groups by market capitalization. Our dynamic ecosystem includes:

At AmBank Group, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, and creativity drives progress. Our P2ACE Employee Value Proposition-Principled, Proactive, Appreciative, Collaborative, and Experimental is the heartbeat of our culture. It shapes how we work, how we grow, and how we make a difference.

We're on the lookout for motivated, agile, and ambitious individuals who are ready to challenge the norm and shape the future of banking.

Join us. Fly High Together with us

Since our founding in August 1975, AmBank Group has grown into one of Malaysia's largest banking groups by market capitalization. Our dynamic ecosystem includes:

At AmBank Group, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, and creativity drives progress. Our P2ACE Employee Value Proposition-Principled, Proactive, Appreciative, Collaborative, and Experimental is the heartbeat of our culture. It shapes how we work, how we grow, and how we make a difference.

We're on the lookout for motivated, agile, and ambitious individuals who are ready to challenge the norm and shape the future of banking.