Database Administrator / Senior Database Administrator (DBA), IITS

hyperscal solutions pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Management University seeks a Senior DBA/DBA to lead in-house database implementations across cloud and on‑premise environments. You will manage projects and vendors, prepare tender specs, and oversee database security, backup, DR, and performance tuning.

The role requires hands-on expertise with MS SQL Server and MySQL, plus strong communication and project management abilities to coordinate cross‑functional teams and enterprise planning.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or IT.
• Senior DBA: 2–5 years of enterprise cloud and on-premise database experience.
• Well versed in cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure) and on-premises enterprise database technologies.
• Proficient in installation, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MS SQL Server and MySQL.
• Experience in MS SQL Server is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows, backup and recovery (NetBackup), and cluster-failover technologies (MS SQL Server AlwaysOn).
• Experience in Database Firewall or SAP Basis administration is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house database implementation (cloud and on‑premise).
• Manage small to medium‑scale projects and vendors (e.g. AWS and Microsoft).
• Prepare tender specifications, evaluate and implement outsourced systems.
• Support DB, database firewall, and data platform tasks including upgrades, patches, scheduling, monitoring and tuning.
• Ensure security and integrity checks; monitor space and backups; plan disaster recovery.
• Provide day‑to‑day operational support for existing databases and document according to methodology.
• Coordinate design, release and deployment with cross‑functional teams; evaluate software packages and tools.
• Participate in Enterprise Database System Planning and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cloud & on-premise databases

MS SQL Server

MySQL

Database backup & recovery

Performance tuning

Project management

Strong analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or IT

Tools

SQL Management Studio

SQL Server SSIS

PeopleSoft Data Mover

SAP GUI

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Office of Integrated Information Technology Services (IITS).


• Lead in-house database implementation (both in cloud and on-premise).


• Manage small to medium-scale projects and vendors (e.g. AWS and Microsoft). Responsible for preparing tender specifications, evaluation and implementation of the outsourced systems.


• Participate in database (DB), database firewall (DB) and data platform related matters or projects, including but not limited to:




• Upgrades & patches


• Job scheduling and monitoring


• Performance monitoring and tuning


• Security management and integrity checks


• Space monitoring


• Backup and Recovery


• Disaster Recovery




• Perform software and tools administration (e.g. SQL Management Studio, SQL Server SSIS, PeopleSoft Data Mover, SAP GUI and System).


• Review and maintain DB related policies, guidelines and standards.


• Provide technical assistance, day-to-day operational support for existing DBs.


• Provide documentation according to Project Development Methodology.


• Conduct post implementation reviews to gather user feedback and schedule for enhancements and modifications.


• Coordinate the design, release and deployment of systems with cross-functional team dependencies and impact to the infrastructure.


• Evaluate software package / productivity tools and make recommendations to Principal Database Administrator and supervisor.


• Participate in Enterprise Database System Planning (i.e. database infrastructure design, planning and implementation).


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree / Diploma in Computer Science or IT


• For Senior DBA - Candidate with 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in enterprise cloud and on-premise database and data platform implementation and administration.


• For DBA - Candidate with less than 2 years of relevant work experience in enterprise cloud and on-premise database and data platform implementation and administration.


• Well versed in both cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure) and on-premises enterprise database, database firewall, data platform technologies, configuration and administration.


• Proficient in database installation, upgrade, maintenance, performance tuning and troubleshooting of MS SQL Server and / or MYSQL.


• Experience in MS SQL Server is strongly preferred.


• Good knowledge of Windows, database backup and recovery (Symantec NetBackup), cluster-failover technologies (Microsoft Cluster, SQL Server AlwaysOn).


• Experience in Database Firewall or SAP Basis administration will be advantageous.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.


• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University