Banking Database Administrator (High Availability)

re-zoo-me; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Shopee's Banking DBA team is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage databases across digital banking platforms. You will handle capacity planning, backup, recovery, monitoring, security, and optimization to ensure high availability and peak performance.

The role involves collaborating with development teams on database design, architecture improvements, and automating regular tasks. Strong SQL and Linux scripting skills are essential, with hands-on experience in MySQL, MS SQL Server,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL and relational databases, high availability, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL/MS SQL Server/Oracle.
• Proficient in Python/Java/Golang, etc.
• Linux system operations and Shell scripting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure and day-to-day.
• Detail-oriented, agile, flexible, able to handle shifting priorities.
• Fast learner, willing to learn multiple database techniques.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for banking database administration and management (capacity planning, installation, backup, recovery, monitoring, security, compliance, optimizations, troubleshooting).
• Support the development team for database designing, creating, optimizing, and troubleshooting.
• Review existing software architecture and contribute to improvements for stability and performance.
• Define and develop projects to reduce database operational costs and automate tasks.
• Develop and deliver documentation and training on database best practices.
• Research and develop new technologies for high-availability and better-performing data persistence systems.

Skills

SQL & RDBMS

High availability

Performance tuning

Programming languages

Linux & shell scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication & teamwork

Agile / flexible

Multi-tasking

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/IT

Tools

MySQL

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Python

Java

Go

Job description

Shopee's Banking DBA team is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage databases across digital banking platforms. You will handle capacity planning, backup, recovery, monitoring, security, and optimization to ensure high availability and peak performance.

The role involves collaborating with development teams on database design, architecture improvements, and automating regular tasks. Strong SQL and Linux scripting skills are essential, with hands-on experience in MySQL, MS SQL Server,