Database Administrator (Support Data Platform Services operations)

TEAMLEASE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TEAMLEASE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. seeks a senior Database Platform leader to drive a multi-year strategy for modernizing database estates.

You will shape cloud migrations, AI readiness, and cost optimization while partnering with AI, analytics, and operations teams. You will own architecture for Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, and modern platforms, build observability, enforce security, and lead DevOps with Terraform and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in IT with at least 8 years in middleware, web hosting, and application servers.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres and modern platforms (CockroachDB, Cassandra, MongoDB).
• Experience in IT security compliance and security protocols (SSL, certificates).
• Proficient in Python, Ansible, SQL and shell scripting.
• Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows systems; network/storage basics.
• Public cloud experience in AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Terraform and IaC practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a multi-year strategic roadmap for database platforms aligned with business goals.
• Drive cloud-native adoption and AI/agentic capabilities across databases and platforms.
• Build end-to-end observability for database platforms using Grafana or Datadog.
• Lead on security, patching, and vulnerability management for database components.
• Collaborate with application, AI, analytics, and operations teams to meet SLAs.
• Define a comprehensive technical vision for global database strategy.
• Advance self-service capabilities via UI and API for secure end-user access.
• Guide migration to cloud-native architectures while maintaining on-premises security.

Skills

Database architecture

Cloud platforms

AI/ML readiness

DevOps & CI/CD

Python/Automation

Security/compliance

Linux/Unix/Windows

Leadership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Grafana

Datadog

Terraform

Jenkins

ServiceNow

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Summary:

The successful candidate will work with engineering teams to drive next-generation automation solutions for database platforms: evolving legacy systems while leading build, integration,and migration to cloud-native, open-source, AI/agent-powered platforms. The candidate is expected to combine deep technical credibility with visionary leadership and the ability to partner with application, AI, analytics, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and own a multi-year strategic roadmap for Database platforms aligned with business goals (e.g., cloud migration, cost optimisation, latency SLAs, AI/ML readiness).
• Expertise in database architecture for Oracle, MSSQL, and Postgres, with knowledge of modern database platforms (CockroachDB, Cassandra, MongoDB, Databricks, etc.).
• Drive adoption of AI/agentic/AIOps capabilities, e.g., anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, self-healing, auto-scaling of databases,and automated patching.
• Develop a comprehensive multi-year technical vision for the organisation’s global database strategy,aligning with overall business objectives and investment strategies.
• Build end-to-end observability for database platforms using modern platforms (Grafana, Datadog or equivalent).
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native patterns for database services and databases on AWS or equivalent, while ensuring the continued stability and security of critical on-premises applications and data.
• Build self-service capabilitiesin database spacevia UI and API based solutions which are secure and canbe consumed by end users andapplications.
• Enforce enterprise information security protocols, audit hardening, and patch vulnerabilities for database components.
• Automate operational tasks andinfrastructure changes using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell.
• Analyzecustomerrequirements to ensure all standards, policies and guidelines are upheld fromthe information security perspective and support routine complianceactivities.
• Ability toanalyse information security procedures and help implement them across IT and the business. Thorough understanding of industry and corporate technology standards for Information Security. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Adoption ofDBREand Agile methodologies in day-to-day tasks.

Skillset Requirements

• Skilled database and application development professional with at least 10 years of experience in IT and at least 8 years of hands-on experience in middleware, web hosting, and application server products in a large organisation, preferably a banking environment.
• Solid knowledge in administering database products, i.e. Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, CockroachDB,Cassandra, NeptuneDB, etc.
• Experience in IT security compliance and implementation and use of security protocols (SSL, server certificates, etc.).
• Good experienceusing Python, Ansible,SQLand Shell/Perl Scripting.
• Experience with Unix system administration with understanding of underlying network and storage technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience in at least one public Cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Success attributes include initiative, the ability to perform under pressure, strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as analytical problem-solvingabilities.
• Proficiencyin working onLinux/Unix and Windows systems.
• Managing support services and change management using ServiceNow.
• Experience in DevOps and CI/CDpipelines using Jenkins or equivalent.
• Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, such as writing, testing, and deploying clean, reusable Terraform modules.