Senior Database Architect - Cloud & On-Prem Solutions

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

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.