Database Administrator

ITCAN PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ITCAN PTE. LIMITED in Singapore is seeking an Application DBA to conduct database administration, design reviews, backup/recovery, and SQL tuning. The role includes documenting standards and driving data governance in line with customer requirements.

As experience grows, there are opportunities in database consultancy areas such as performance tuning, data governance, and data policies within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Mainframe DB2 on z/OS database administration experience.
• Knowledge of database design, implementation and operation support.
• Experience migrating data from Mainframe DB2 on z/OS to flatfiles using scripts/tools.
• Experience with MS SQL Server or DB2 UDB and cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Migrate data from Mainframe DB2 on z/OS to flatfiles.
• Plan and perform database migration.
• Monitor performance and availability; implement corrective actions.
• Document configurations and provide regular reporting.
• Ensure service levels are met; lead databases per SOPs.
• Implement backup/restore and disaster recovery procedures.
• Define data governance policies and manage permissions.
• Keep abreast of database technologies and share knowledge.
• Collaborate with application teams on data model changes.

Skills

Mainframe DB2 on z/OS

Database design

Application SQL tuning

Tools

MS SQL Server

DB2 UDB

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose

The Application DBA is responsible to perform database Administration activities such as database setup, defining/maintaining database objects, backup and recovery. He/She is also involved in database design and review, application SQL tuning and maintaining documentation meeting customer’s expectation. As the experience in this position grows, there will be opportunities to expand to database consultancies areas such as performance tuning, data governance and data policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrating data from Mainframe DB2 on z/OS to flatfiles using scripts or tools in the mainframe environment.
• Plan and perform database migration
• Monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & availability.
• Monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
• Ensure service level meet requirement. Propose and implement action plan when required. Lead and monitor databases according to standard operations procedures.
• Implementation of service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Define data governance policy related to database operations management. Manage database permission, hardening standards, database naming standards.
• Keep abreast of database technologies.
• A good team player.
• Work with application team to review the database design and recommend suitable changes to the data model with understanding of the business and application environment
• Develop standards and procedures related to database environment and ensure that it is followed through for all implementations
• Engage customers to explain the rationale of the database design, or other technical issues
• Educate application team on best practices in coding and design
• Share knowledge with the rest of organization through CoPs or other in-house forums
• Contribute to knowledge repository on experience learnt through project implementation

Qualifications

• This position requires mandatory Mainframe DB2 on z/OS database administration experience of at least 4 years. He/She possesses good knowledge of database design, implementation and operation support. He/She has experience in migrating data from Mainframe DB2 on z/OS to flatfiles using scripts or tools in the mainframe environment.
• Knowledge and experience in other databases such as MS SQL Server or DB2 uDB as well as cloud platforms (eg. AWS or AZURE) is an added advantage.