Database Administrator (PostgreSQL | Banking)

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to provide expert support for PostgreSQL and Sybase in production environments within a financial services context.

You will manage incidents, drive root-cause analyses, and lead automation initiatives while ensuring ITIL-aligned processes and regulatory compliance across on-site infrastructure in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or Sybase in production environments.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in enterprise environments; financial services is a plus.
• Solid understanding of IT security practices and ITIL processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Act as highest level of technical escalation for PostgreSQL/Sybase issues.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Lead and delegate technical tasks; promote knowledge sharing.
• Own fault investigation, resolution, and user issue escalations.
• Perform deployments, upgrades, and DR/HA configuration of databases.
• Participate in infrastructure events (e.g., Power Down, DR Tests).
• Drive root cause analysis for high-severity incidents.
• Maintain compliance with IT standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure documentation is current, clear, and usable.
• Lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

PostgreSQL/Sybase production

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in IT/CS

Tools

Python scripting

T-SQL

Shell scripting

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Act as the highest level of technical escalation for PostgreSQL/Sybase issues.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Lead and delegate technical tasks across the team; promote knowledge sharing.
• Own fault investigation, resolution, and user issue escalations.
• Perform deployments, upgrades, and DR/HA configuration of database systems.
• Participate in infrastructure events (e.g., Power Down, DR Tests).
• Drive root cause analysis for high‑severity incidents.
• Maintain compliance with IT standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure documentation is current, clear, and usable.
• Lead automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• 6 to 8 years of hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL and/or Sybase in production environments.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in enterprise‑level environments; financial services is a plus.
• Solid understanding of IT security practices and ITIL processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting PostgreSQL/Sybase databases.
• Experience with HA/DR strategies and implementations.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, T‑SQL, Shell) is desirable.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

Certifications (Preferred):

• PostgreSQL and/or Sybase DBA Certification
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Lai Yingying | Registration No: R1110239