Database Engineer (DBA) (Contract/3x HC)

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd (Formerly Kelly Services Singapore Pte Ltd); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Database Administrator to ensure optimal database performance and high availability. The successful candidate will monitor and manage various database systems, perform incident management, and work on process improvements while adhering to security protocols. Candidates should have 2-8 years of experience with relevant database tools and technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-8 years experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and others.
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with database patching and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts and health of production databases.
• Manage database performance and incident coordination.
• Implement database backup and recovery solutions.

Skills

Database Monitoring

Incident Management

Process Improvement

Security Management

Performance Tuning

Tools

Linux

Database Tools

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2-8 years of experience and required familiarity with at least 2 databases among MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL/EDB, Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MongoDB, and Redis.

• Position requires the ability to work various work schedules that support a 24x7 coverage including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Alert monitoring for all database flavors (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo) and take appropriate action.

• Daily health monitoring of production databases ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

• Perform daily backup monitoring and take action to have recovery solution in place.

• Manage database availability and performance, including incident and problem management.

• Incident management in coordination with the MIM (Major Incident Management) team to resolve or coordinate high critical issues.

• Carry out periodical production patch and upgrade management.

• Work with users and vendors to take timely and appropriate steps to resolve and troubleshoot issues impacting service levels.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains in database operations.

• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance system reliability and performance.

Database Expertise Required:

• Required familiarity with multiple databases among MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo.

• MariaDB exposure to replication concepts to resync.

• MariaDB backup and restore & perform point-in-time recovery.

• MariaDB: Ensure performance and security of databases.

• Oracle/DB2: Basic knowledge on backup and archive logging to ensure resiliency.

• Oracle/DB2/MSSQL: Familiarity to monitor and take action for LRQ and LOCKWAITS.

• PostgreSQL/EDB: Get familiarized with LRQ, LRT, LRIIT monitoring and take action accordingly.

• Redis: Basic monitoring of database, shards, and sync status.

Operations and Tools:

• Perform database patching/upgrades both manually and via Robosys.

• Stay up-to-date with banking industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to database management, security, and compliance.

• Basic knowledge of Linux operating system (RedHat)/AIX/Windows and basic commands.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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