Sybase PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Epergne Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Epergne Solutions is seeking an experienced Sybase PostgreSQL DBA to manage enterprise database environments in Singapore. The role focuses on database administration, production support, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability.

Responsibilities include installation, upgrades, backup and recovery, monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaboration with development, infrastructure, and project teams. Strong scripting and ITIL expertise are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Sybase Database Administration.
• Strong knowledge of Sybase ASE 15.x and above and PostgreSQL 12.x and above.
• Experience with backup, recovery, performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Unix/Linux environments experience and scripting skills (Shell, Python, PowerShell, T-SQL).
• Familiarity with replication, clustering, and capacity planning.
• Experience with ITIL processes and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Sybase ASE and PostgreSQL databases.
• Perform installation, upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Tune databases and application queries for optimal performance.
• Manage database access, logins, and security.
• Support production incidents and change activities.
• Handle replication, clustering, and partition management.
• Maintain documentation and ITIL-aligned processes.

Skills

Sybase ASE

PostgreSQL

Unix/Linux

Scripting (Shell/Python/PowerShell/T-S

Replication & clustering

Backup & recovery

Performance tuning

ITIL awareness

Change management

Tools

Control-M

ServiceNow

HP OMI

Ansible

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sybase/PostgreSQL DBA to manage and support enterprise database environments. The candidate will be responsible for database administration, production support, performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, and ensuring database availability and reliability.

Job Title: Sybase PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Singapore

Experience: 5?8 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Sybase/PostgreSQL DBA to manage and support enterprise database environments. The candidate will be responsible for database administration, production support, performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, and ensuring database availability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Sybase ASE and PostgreSQL databases.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, backup, and recovery.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Tune databases and application queries for optimal performance.
• Manage database access, user logins, and security.
• Support production incidents, service requests, and change activities.
• Handle replication, clustering, schema management, and partition management.
• Perform database maintenance activities including index and DBCC management.
• Support development teams in resolving database-related issues.
• Manage scheduled jobs using Control-M or similar tools.
• Perform capacity planning and ensure database availability.
• Work closely with application, infrastructure, and project teams.
• Maintain documentation and follow ITIL processes and best practices.

Required Skills

• 5?8 years of experience in Sybase Database Administration.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Sybase ASE 15.x and above
• Sybase Replication Server
• PostgreSQL 12.x and above
• Experience with backup, recovery, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with database installation, upgrades, and patching.
• Knowledge of replication and clustering.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience with Shell Scripting, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, or T-SQL.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ticketing tool and HP OMI monitoring.
• Good understanding of ITIL processes.

Preferred Skills

• Sybase or PostgreSQL certification.
• Banking domain or production support experience.
• Experience working in an SLA-driven environment.