Applications DBA: Cloud Migration & SQL Performance Expert

NCS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Pte Ltd is seeking an Application DBA to manage database administration, migrations, and design reviews. The role focuses on Oracle-to-SQL/Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations and cloud migration using AWS DMS, Oracle GoldenGate, or Qlik Replicate.

You will optimize performance, ensure availability, and lead DR planning while mentoring junior DBAs and enforcing standards across platforms. A strong candidate will handle cross-team collaboration and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in database administration.
• Experience with either Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in database migration projects.
• Specifically, migration from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle to PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize database performance and availability, ensuring SLAs are met.
• Manage database operations and governance, including configuration, permissions, hardening, naming standards, and documentation.
• Lead backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery planning to ensure service continuity.
• Review database design and propose improvements to data models; support application teams.
• Establish and enforce database standards and procedures across implementations.
• Educate teams on best practices in coding and design and mentor junior DBAs.

Skills

Database administration

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

DB migrations

Tools

AWS DMS

Oracle GoldenGate

Qlik Replicate

Job description

NCS Pte Ltd is seeking an Application DBA to manage database administration, migrations, and design reviews. The role focuses on Oracle-to-SQL/Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations and cloud migration using AWS DMS, Oracle GoldenGate, or Qlik Replicate.

You will optimize performance, ensure availability, and lead DR planning while mentoring junior DBAs and enforcing standards across platforms. A strong candidate will handle cross-team collaboration and governance.