Senior DBA/Data Platform Engineer

hudson singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Singapore represents a global organization seeking a Senior DBA/Data Platform Engineer in Singapore to own the reliability, performance, and operational excellence of SQL Server environments, supporting production software delivery.

This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure stability, implement HA/DR, and drive data platform improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DBA or data platform engineering roles.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve reliability, performance, and operational excellence of SQL Server platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to support software delivery and data platform needs.

Skills

SQL Server

Performance tuning

Backup & DR

AlwaysOn/Replication

Root cause analysis

Security & data integrity

ETL processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git

Job description

Critical Data Platform & Database Reliability Role

Our client is a global organization building a new Global Engineering Organization (GEO) to strengthen internal software delivery, improve production ownership, and build long-term engineering capability. They are now looking for a Senior DBA / Data Platform Engineer to own and improve the reliability, performance, and operational excellence of business‑critical database platforms.

This is a hands‑on technical role based in Singapore, working closely with engineering, DevOps, infrastructure, and business stakeholders. The role focuses on ensuring stability and performance of SQL Server environments while supporting ongoing software delivery and data platform needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• At least 5+ years experience in DBA or data platform engineering roles
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server in production environments
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with backup, recovery, HA/DR strategies
• Experience with AlwaysOn, replication, or failover technologies
• Experience supporting production incidents and root cause analysis
• Ability to review database designs and migrations with engineering teams
• Knowledge of database security, access control, and data integrity
• Experience with ETL processes and data integrations
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or Git
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Applicants MUST BE currently based in Singapore and has relevant work experience in Singapore.

NOTE: Please attach your latest resume. Applications without a resume will not be processed. All applications will be treated with strictest confidentiality.