115 Database Administrator jobs in Singapore

Job Description:

• Database maintenance and administration
• Installation, configuration, and fine-tuning (in coordination with Apps team)
• Patching and performance optimization
• Database backup and recovery planning, implementation, and onboarding
• Testing backup and recovery procedures
• Troubleshooting and resolving database issues
• Experience in the public sector is a must
• Experience in GCC is a must
• AWS certification would be an advantage

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Database Administrator , you are responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of database administration to meet the business needs and service level.

What you will do:

• Manage database changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
• Provide 1st and 2nd level operational database support.
• Assist and respond promptly to incident, investigate & provide temporary &/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated. Provide timely status updates to relevant parties.
• Lead and monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & availability.
• Lead and monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
• Ensure service level meet requirement. Propose and implement action plan when required.
• Lead and monitor databases according to standard operations procedures.
• Lead in the implementation of service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Involve and lead in database implementation.
• Keep abreast of database technologies.
• A good team player and leader.
• Prompt 24x7 support.
• Good customer service.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Above 7 years of experience in Oracle database administration
• Above 7 years of experience in SQL database administration

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site

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AvePoint is a global leader in data management and governance, trusted by over 21,000 customers worldwide to enhance their digital workplaces across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration platforms. Our global channel partner program includes more than 3,500 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions featured in over 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit

Securing the Future with AvePoint

AvePoint is a global leader in data management and governance, trusted by over 21,000 customers worldwide to enhance their digital workplaces across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration platforms. Our global channel partner program includes more than 3,500 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions featured in over 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit AvePoint, we are dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture, driven by agility, passion, and teamwork, empowers you to shape your career, make a significant impact, and take ownership of your future. Discover how you can unleash your potential with us!

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our dynamic team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining IT systems and applications that support data management needs. In this role, you will ensure the database's architecture is secure, scalable, and performs reliably, while also providing production support and resolving database-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the database architecture and modeling strategies to ensure security, scalability, and reliable performance.
• Collaborate with the application development team to define the application data model, optimizing database operations.
• Act as the point of contact for principal vendors regarding software and hardware.
• Provide production support and resolve database-related issues, including after-office-hours support.
• Assist the application team with database-related matters, such as data patching, application deployments, and data extraction for reporting.
• Plan and strategize data mapping for migrating data from legacy systems, ensuring no data loss during conversion.
• Review data mapping, conversion, and integration specifications to ensure quality and adherence to modeling strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate data synchronization during coexistence with legacy systems.
• Develop and maintain database-related codes and scripts, such as data sync scripts, data masking scripts, and stored procedures.
• Ensure the availability of database services and servers.
• Install and configure databases and associated products.
• Provide operational support, including:
• Performing database patches in accordance with the patch release cycle.
• Troubleshooting and remediating security vulnerabilities reported by security scans.
• Reviewing and maintaining database accounts.
• Monitoring and optimizing database performance, including query optimization and index creation.
• Capacity planning and configuring database backups.
• Ensuring database hardening according to authority standards.
  

• Proven experience with Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MySQL, Postgres, MariaDB, and MongoDB, including environment setup and management.
• Experience in setting up and managing databases in a high-availability active-active setup is a plus.
• Knowledge of PL/SQL scripting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data coexistence technology with legacy systems is a plus.
• Understanding of database auditing and security measures is beneficial.
• Experience with data masking products is a plus.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Data Security Software Products

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NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

Database Administrator

What will you do?

• Lead and manage database changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
• Ability to manage customer in data modeling meeting and review meeting.
• Assist and respond promptly to incidents, investigate & provide temporary &/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated.
• Involvement in performance tuning, performance management, setup of Databases.
• Lead and monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & availability.
• Lead and monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
• Ensure service level meets requirements. Propose and implement action plan when required. Lead and monitor databases according to standard operations procedures.
• Lead in the implementation of service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Involve and lead in database implementation.
• Keep abreast of database technologies.
• A good team player and leader.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• More than 5 years of experience in installation, configuration, & management of SQL Server databases is mandatory.
• Certification in SQL server.
• More than 2 years of experience of Advanced to Expert skills in all the following:
  • SQL Server Clustering & AlwaysOn Availability Group setup & management.
  • Writing & debugging complex SQL statements, stored procedures & functions.
  • Must be able to design & implement relational tables using the proper degree of normalization & denormalization.
  • ER-Diagram Designer Tools.
  • Performance Tuning.
  • Proper index design & able to identify good & bad index design.
  • Identify unused indexes & missing indexes.
  • Identify bottlenecks in SQL Statistics, execution plans.
  • Database Performance Monitoring using the following:
    • SQL Profiler Trace.
    • Extended Events.
    • Performance Monitoring Tool on SQL Server and Windows Counters.
    • Third-Party DB monitoring tools.
  • Database Performance Maintenance:
    • Index Reorganization/Rebuild.
    • Update Statistics.
    • Archival Strategies.
  • Experience in setting up & managing of DB replication is a value-add.
  • Experience in Oracle database installation & administration is a value-add
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent bachelor certification.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.

Securing the Future with AvePoint

AvePoint is a global leader in data management and governance, trusted by over 21,000 customers worldwide to enhance their digital workplaces across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration platforms. Our global channel partner program includes more than 3,500 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions featured in over 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit .

At AvePoint, we are dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture, driven by agility, passion, and teamwork, empowers you to shape your career, make a significant impact, and take ownership of your future. Discover how you can unleash your potential with us!

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our dynamic team responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining IT systems and applications that support data management needs. In this role, you will ensure the database's architecture is secure, scalable, and performs reliably, while also providing production support and resolving database-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the database architecture and modeling strategies to ensure security, scalability, and reliable performance.
• Collaborate with the application development team to define the application data model, optimizing database operations.
• Act as the point of contact for principal vendors regarding software and hardware.
• Provide production support and resolve database-related issues, including after-office-hours support.
• Assist the application team with database-related matters, such as data patching, application deployments, and data extraction for reporting.
• Plan and strategize data mapping for migrating data from legacy systems, ensuring no data loss during conversion.
• Review data mapping, conversion, and integration specifications to ensure quality and adherence to modeling strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate data synchronization during coexistence with legacy systems.
• Develop and maintain database-related codes and scripts, such as data sync scripts, data masking scripts, and stored procedures.
• Ensure the availability of database services and servers.
• Install and configure databases and associated products.
• Provide operational support, including:
  • Performing database patches in accordance with the patch release cycle.
  • Troubleshooting and remediating security vulnerabilities reported by security scans.
  • Reviewing and maintaining database accounts.
  • Monitoring and optimizing database performance, including query optimization and index creation.
  • Capacity planning and configuring database backups.
  • Ensuring database hardening according to authority standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience with Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MySQL, Postgres, MariaDB, and MongoDB, including environment setup and management.
• Experience in setting up and managing databases in a high-availability active-active setup is a plus.
• Knowledge of PL/SQL scripting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data coexistence technology with legacy systems is a plus.
• Understanding of database auditing and security measures is beneficial.
• Experience with data masking products is a plus.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience and required familiarity with at least 2 databases among MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL/EDB, Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Position requires the ability to work various work schedules that support a 24x7 coverage including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Alert monitoring for all database flavors (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo) and take appropriate action.
• Daily health monitoring of production databases ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Perform daily backup monitoring and take action to have recovery solution in place.
• Manage database availability and performance, including incident and problem management.
• Incident management in coordination with the MIM (Major Incident Management) team to resolve or coordinate high critical issues.
• Carry out periodical production patch and upgrade management.
• Work with users and vendors to take timely and appropriate steps to resolve and troubleshoot issues impacting service levels.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains in database operations.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance system reliability and performance.

Database Expertise Required:

• Required familiarity with multiple databases among MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo.
• MariaDB exposure to replication concepts to resync.
• MariaDB backup and restore & perform point-in-time recovery.
• MariaDB: Ensure performance and security of databases.
• Oracle/DB2: Basic knowledge on backup and archive logging to ensure resiliency.
• Oracle/DB2/MSSQL: Familiarity to monitor and take action for LRQ and LOCKWAITS.
• PostgreSQL/EDB: Get familiarized with LRQ, LRT, LRIIT monitoring and take action accordingly.
• Redis: Basic monitoring of database, shards, and sync status.

Operations and Tools:

• Perform database patching/upgrades both manually and via Robosys.
• Stay up-to-date with banking industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to database management, security, and compliance.
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating system (RedHat)/AIX/Windows and basic commands.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd and its affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy available at You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree with the Privacy Policy.

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. E • EA License No. 01C4394 • EA Registration No. R (Derrick Tiew Yong Han)

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• AWS certificate would be an advantage.
• Experience in Public sector is a must.
• Experience in GCC is a must.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience and required familiarity with at least 2 databases among MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL/EDB, Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Position requires the ability to work various work schedules that support a 24x7 coverage including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Alert monitoring for all database flavors (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo) and take appropriate action.
• Daily health monitoring of production databases ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Perform daily backup monitoring and take action to have recovery solution in place.
• Manage database availability and performance, including incident and problem management.
• Incident management in coordination with the MIM (Major Incident Management) team to resolve or coordinate high critical issues.
• Carry out periodical production patch and upgrade management.
• Work with users and vendors to take timely and appropriate steps to resolve and troubleshoot issues impacting service levels.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains in database operations.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance system reliability and performance.

Database Expertise Required:

• Required familiarity with multiple databases among MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo.
• MariaDB exposure to replication concepts to resync.
• MariaDB backup and restore & perform point-in-time recovery.
• MariaDB: Ensure performance and security of databases.
• Oracle/DB2: Basic knowledge on backup and archive logging to ensure resiliency.
• Oracle/DB2/MSSQL: Familiarity to monitor and take action for LRQ and LOCKWAITS.
• PostgreSQL/EDB: Get familiarized with LRQ, LRT, LRIIT monitoring and take action accordingly.
• Redis: Basic monitoring of database, shards, and sync status.

Operations and Tools:

• Perform database patching/upgrades both manually and via Robosys.
• Stay up-to-date with banking industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to database management, security, and compliance.
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating system (RedHat)/AIX/Windows and basic commands.

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

By sending us your personal data and curriculum vitae (CV), you are deemed to consent to PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd and its affiliates to collect, use and disclose your personal data for the purposes set out in the Privacy Policy available at You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree with the Privacy Policy.

PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. E • EA License No. 01C4394 • EA Registration No. R (Derrick Tiew Yong Han)