Database Administrator ( Oracle/ Microsoft SQL Server/ PostgreSQL)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a capable Application DBA to perform database administration, design, tuning, and documentation to meet customer expectations. The role focuses on maintaining performance, governance, and disaster recovery readiness while guiding junior DBAs and collaborating with application teams.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of DB administration experience and hands-on work with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, including Oracle-to- SQL Server or Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in database administration.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in database migration projects (Oracle to SQL Server or Oracle to PostgreSQL).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize database performance and availability.
• Manage database operations and governance, including configuration and documentation.
• Lead backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery planning.
• Review database design and recommend improvements to data models.
• Establish and enforce database standards and procedures.

Skills

Database administration

SQL tuning

Mentoring juniors

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Primary Purpose:

• Application DBA (Apps DBA) is responsible for performing database administration activities such as database setup, defining and maintaining database objects, backup and recovery. The role is also involved in database design and review, application SQL tuning, and maintaining documentation to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and optimize database performance and availability, ensuring service levels are met and implementing improvements when needed.
• Manage database operations and governance, including configuration, permissions, hardening standards, naming standards, and documentation.
• Ensure service continuity, leading backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery planning
• Lead database implementation and support application teams by reviewing database design and recommending improvements to data models.
• Establish and enforce database standards and procedures across implementations
• Engage stakeholders and educate teams, explaining technical decisions and promoting best practices in coding and design
• Develop team capability by mentoring junior DBAs, conducting training, and sharing knowledge across the organization
• Stay updated with database technologies and contribute lessons learned to internal knowledge repositories

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in database administration preferred
• 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