AVP, Database Engineer, Group Infrastructure & Cloud, Group Technology

DBS Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to lead Exadata environments and related data engineering tasks at DBS Asia Hub. The role emphasizes performance monitoring, backup, patching, and security hardening.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient database solutions in a high-availability setup. The ideal candidate has strong RMAN, AWR/ASH/ADDM knowledge, SQL tuning, and experience with OEM Cloud Control.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Exadata storage cells, Smart Scans, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC), and Flash Cache management.
• Proven expertise in RMAN backups, recovery, and data migration, specifically on large-scale production databases.
• Deep knowledge of AWR/ASH/ADDM reports, SQL tuning, execution plans, and optimizer behaviour.
• Experience with patching, upgrading, and security hardening of Exadata.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Oracle Exadata Database Machine environments (primary role) and data engineering processes (secondary role).
• Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.
• Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Database instances on Exadata.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Data Guard and RAC.
• Execute backup/recovery procedures using RMAN to meet stringent RPO/RTO requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Exadata software, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle databases.
• Perform Exadata health checks, monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Monitor cell server performance and capacity planning.
• Manage storage cells, cell disks, grid disks, flash cache, IORM, and Smart Scan-related features.
• Providing support for critical incidents, performing RCA, and implementing long-term fixed
• Troubleshoot database, clusterware, ASM, storage, network, and Exadata cell issues.
• Implement security best practices, access controls, auditing, compliance requirements, and hardening.
• Manage database access and security policies in a regulated environment
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Manage source code repositories and version control using Bitbucket.
• Create and maintain proper technical documentation and Confluence pages.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Oracle Database Administration

Exadata hardware & storage

RMAN backups & recovery

SQL tuning & optimizer

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Python scripting

Bitbucket/version control

Confluence documentation

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Oracle Exadata Database Machine environments (primary role) and data engineering processes (secondary role).
• Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.
• Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Database instances on Exadata.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Data Guard and RAC.
• Execute backup/recovery procedures using RMAN to meet stringent RPO/RTO requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Exadata software, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle databases.
• Perform Exadata health checks, monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Monitor cell server performance and capacity planning.
• Manage storage cells, cell disks, grid disks, flash cache, IORM, and Smart Scan-related features.
• Providing support for critical incidents, performing RCA, and implementing long-term fixed
• Troubleshoot database, clusterware, ASM, storage, network, and Exadata cell issues.
• Implement security best practices, access controls, auditing, compliance requirements, and hardening.
• Manage database access and security policies in a regulated environment
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Manage source code repositories and version control using Bitbucket.
• Create and maintain proper technical documentation and Confluence pages.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Exadata storage cells, Smart Scans, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC), and Flash Cache management.
• Proven expertise in RMAN backups, recovery, and data migration, specifically on large-scale production databases.
• Deep knowledge of AWR/ASH/ADDM reports, SQL tuning, execution plans, and optimizer behaviour.
• Experience with patching, upgrading, and security hardening of Exadata.
• Financial services or high-frequency trading environment experience is preferred due to high-availability needs.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure during production downtime or critical incidents.
• Strong command-line skills, including scripting (Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring.
• Experience with Bitbucket and code management practices.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining Confluence pages.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Familiarity with Distributed and Graph Database technologies is an advantage.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

Location

DBS Asia Hub

Job

Technology

Schedule

Regular

Employee Status

Full time