Job Description
We are seeking an experienced
Database Administrator (DBA)
to support the Database team in designing, engineering, and administering database platforms across
on-premises and cloud environments . The role involves provisioning, securing, monitoring, and performance-tuning database systems running on
Solaris/Linux/Unix and Windows , as well as supporting databases hosted on cloud platforms such as
AWS RDS . The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance while maintaining comprehensive documentation and supporting deployment activities.
Remote role (Work from home)
Singapore based client
Offshore role
Working hours and public holidays as per Singapore
Laptop to be arranged by candidate
1 yr Renewable contract
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, patch, secure, and administer database platforms across on-prem and cloud environments.
Manage day-to-day operations of databases including
Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, NoSQL , and
Cloud RDS
platforms.
Provision, secure, optimize, and performance-tune database environments to meet business and technical requirements.
Define and implement appropriate
monitoring and alerting
using industry-standard tools, ensuring alerts are meaningful and actionable.
Monitor database health, manage alerts and tickets, and ensure timely incident resolution.
Support
database deployments
across development, test, and production environments.
Create and maintain
build documents, operational runbooks, standards, and best practices .
Contribute to project implementations by supporting timelines, cost, and delivery objectives.
Drive and implement
IT automation
to reduce manual effort, improve deployment efficiency, and enable self-service capabilities.
Support the implementation and maintenance of
data engineering and analytics platforms .
Liaise with application, infrastructure, middleware, architecture, and security teams to ensure integrated and secure solutions.
Education & Qualifications
Diploma or higher
in
Information Technology, Information Systems , or an equivalent discipline.
Professional certifications in
Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or AWS
are an added advantage.
Experience & Skills
Minimum
5 years of experience
in
database administration , preferably with
Oracle and SQL Server .
Strong knowledge of
SQL scripting
(mandatory).
Experience with
AWS RDS administration
is preferred.
Experience in
MySQL administration
is an added advantage.
Experience in
scripting for task automation
(Shell, PowerShell, etc.) is an added advantage.
Exposure to
Cloudera Hadoop or Big Data platforms
is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple IT teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
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