Database Engineering Lead | Global Banking Environment

Infrasoft Technologies Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrasoft Technologies Limited in Singapore seeks a senior database architect to own a multi-year roadmap for enterprise database platforms, including Oracle, MSSQL and Postgres, with cloud-native and AI/ML readiness initiatives. You will lead the design of secure, scalable data services and drive automation using Python and IaC tools.

The role requires deep expertise across database technologies, security compliance, and DevOps, with a focus on performance, latency SLAs, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 18+ years IT experience with 15+ years middleware/web hosting in a large organization, banking preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, CockroachDB, Cassandra, NeptuneDB, etc.
• Experience in IT security compliance and SSL/server certificates.
• Proficient in Python, Ansible, SQL and Shell/Perl.
• Unix/Linux and Windows system administration experience.
• Public cloud experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins).
• IaC tooling like Terraform for clean, reusable modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own a multi-year strategic roadmap for database platforms aligned with business goals.
• Drive adoption of AI/agentic/AIOps capabilities and self-healing of databases.
• Build end-to-end observability for database platforms using Grafana, Datadog or equivalent.
• Promote cloud-native patterns for database services on AWS or equivalent; ensure stability of on-prem apps.
• Automate tasks using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell and enforce security patches.
• Ensure adherence to information security standards and compliance activities.
• Lead DBRE and Agile practices in daily tasks.

Skills

Database architecture

Cloud platforms

Security compliance

Python

Ansible

SQL

Unix/Linux

DevOps CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

ServiceNow

Grafana

Datadog

PowerShell

Shell

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Vision:

• Develop and own a multi-year strategic roadmap forDatabase platforms aligned with business goals (e.g., cloud migration, cost optimization, latency SLAs, AI/ML readiness).
• Expertise in database architecture for Oracle, MSSQL and Postgres database platforms with knowledge 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 comprehensive multi-year technical vision for Client's global database strategy, aligning with overall business objectives and investment strategies.
• Build end-to-end observability for databasae platforms using modern platforms (Grafana, Datadog or equivalent)
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native patterns for database services and database on AWS or equivalent, while ensuring the continued stability and security of critical on-premises applications and critical data.
• Build self-service capabilities in database space via UI and API based solutions which are secure and can be consumed by end users and applications.
• Enforce enterprise information security protocols, audit hardening and execute vulnerability patching for database components.
• Automate operational tasks and infrastructure changes usingPython, Ansible, or PowerShell.
• Analyze customer requirements to ensure all standards, policies and guidelines are upheld from the information security perspective and support routine compliance activities.
• Ability to analyze Information Security Procedures and help implement the same across all of IT and Business. Thorough understanding of industry and corporate technology standards for Information Security. Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Adoption of DBRE and Agile methodologies in day-to-day tasks.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Skilled Database and application development professional with at least 18+ years experience in information technology and at least 15+ years hands-on experience on middleware webhosting and application server products in a large organization preferably 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 experience using Python, Ansible, SQL and Shell/Perl ing.
• Experience with Unix system administration with understanding of underlying network and storage technologies.
• Strong analytical & troubleshooting skills
• Hands on experience on 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-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and can work autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with internal customers and team members
• Proficiency in working on Linux/Unix and Windows system
• Managing support services and change management using ServiceNow
• Experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or equivalent.
• Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform such as write, test, and deploy clean, reusable Terraform modules.
• Certification in Public cloud and database products is desirable.