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About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with deep, hands-on expertise in AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL . The ideal candidate is not only proficient in general PostgreSQL operations and tuning, but also has a strong command of AWS RDS-specific configurations , monitoring , and performance optimization .

This role is critical in ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of our production databases that support mission-critical applications in the supply chain and enterprise domain.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health Monitoring

• Review and interpret CloudWatch alarms and Performance Insights dashboards.
• Monitor database connections , CPU utilization , and storage I/O metrics.
• Ensure proactive issue detection and alert configuration to maintain database health.

2. Log Analysis

• Regularly review PostgreSQL error logs for warnings, errors, and abnormal patterns.
• Identify and resolve authentication failures or connection issues .
• Analyze slow query logs to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Monitor autovacuum activities and manage table/index bloat effectively.

3. Capacity Planning

• Analyze historical trends in storage growth , compute resource utilization , and connection load .
• Forecast future capacity needs and recommend scaling strategies.
• Review and optimize backup storage plans to balance cost and availability.

4. Performance Analysis and Optimization

• Conduct deep-dive database performance reviews and tuning exercises.
• Identify and optimize resource-intensive queries and stored procedures.
• Monitor wait events , lock contention , and long-running transactions .
• Assess connection pooling strategies (e.g., PgBouncer, RDS Proxy) for effectiveness.
• Review and fine-tune PostgreSQL parameters for optimal throughput and latency.
• Provide monthly performance reports and recommend improvement actions.

Requirements:

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing PostgreSQL databases in production.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience specifically with AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL .
• Strong understanding of:
• RDS performance tuning and parameter groups
• Read replica and failover configuration
• IAM authentication and encryption (KMS)
• Backup, snapshot, and PITR strategies
• Security, compliance, and maintenance best practices
• Deep expertise in AWS RDS advanced configuration , including parameter groups, option groups, and Aurora-specific features like serverless scaling and global databases.
• Proven experience in PostgreSQL tuning and analyzing execution plans, including query optimization, indexing, and vacuuming.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services : CloudWatch, Performance Insights, IAM for database access, and VPC configurations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Experience with Aurora Global Database , multi-AZ deployment, and cross-region replication .
• • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for database provisioning.
• Experience supporting databases in high-availability enterprise environments .

Job Scope:

• Alert monitoring for all database flavors (MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and Mongo) and take appropriate action.
• Daily health monitoring of production database ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Perform daily backup monitoring and take action to have recovery solution in place.
• Managing the database availability and performance, including incident and problem management.
• Incident management to work with MIM(Major Incident Management) team to resolve/co-ordinate the 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
• 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, security of databases.
• Oracle/DB2 Basic knowledge on backup and archive logging to ensure resiliency.
• Oracle/DB2/MSSQL familiarity to monitor and taken action for LRQ and LOCKWAITS.
• PostgreSQL/EDB get familiarize with LRQ, LRT, LRIIT monitoring and take action accordingly.
• Redis basic monitoring of database, shards and sync status.
• Perform database patching/upgrade both manually & via Robosys.
• Stay up-to-date with banking industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to database management, security, and compliance

Requirements:

• Minimum 6-10 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 included nights, weekends and holidays shift.

• Basic knowledge of Linux operating system (RedHat)/AIX/Windows and basic commands.

• Committed and motivated individual and willing to work odd hours at times when required.
• Highly coachable and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and Client management.
• Team Player who is self-motivated and has the drive to improve performance and achieve results.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd ("e2i").

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About the Project

Implementing the migration solutions in enterprise environment

Responsibilities

• Provision databases with required licenses.

• Implement data security and recovery control.

• Monitoring health, performance, user access and security.

• Managing parameters for database optimization.

• Implement configuration management for business continuity plans and automate disaster recovery measures.

Support systems to ensure high degree of usability that is balanced with stringent security requirements.

Skills/Requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.

• Passion for automation, standardization and best practices.

• Relevant IT experience in databases administrations such as the following (but not limited to): MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB.

• Practical experience troubleshooting database and server performance problems.

• Hands on experience on database administration minimally as following: System DBA tasks (database management and security), SQL Programming, Database performance tuning and scalability, High Availability technologies and Disaster Recovery.

• Experience in cloud technologies, such as the following (but not limited to), will be an added advantage to AWS RDS.

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Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Database Administrator . The Database Administrator will be responsible for day-to-day database management tasks, including database design and implementation, ensuring database security, troubleshooting issues, and managing database replication. The Database Administrator will also attend to database maintenance and performance tuning to ensure optimal functioning of databases.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Database Administration and Database Design
• Experience with Troubleshooting and maintaining Databases
• Skills in managing and implementing Replication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus

Job Description:

• Provision databases with required licenses.
• Implement data security and recovery control.
• Monitoring health, performance, user access and security.
• Managing parameters for database optimization.
• Implement configuration management for business continuity plans and automate disaster recovery measures.
• Support systems to ensure high degree of usability that is balanced with
• stringent security requirements.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Passion for automation, standardization and best practices.
• Relevant IT experience in databases administrations such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB.
• Practical experience troubleshooting database and server performance problems.

Hands on experience on database administration minimally as following:

• System DBA tasks (database management and security).
• SQL Programming.
• Database performance tuning and scalability
• High Availability technologies and Disaster Recovery.
• Professional certifications for database and security will be an added advantage.

Experience in cloud technologies, such as the following (but not limited to), will be an added advantage:

• AWS RDS.
• Experience working in Government Sector.

Role : Data Base Administrator

Location : Singapore

Full Time

Description:

Job Description

• Provision databases with required licenses.
• Implement data security and recovery control.
• Monitoring health, performance, user access and security.
• Managing parameters for database optimization.
• Implement configuration management for business continuity plans and automate disaster recovery measures.
• Support systems to ensure high degree of usability that is balanced with

stringent security requirements.

Requirement

· Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.

· Passion for automation, standardization and best practices.

· Relevant IT experience in databases administrations such as the following (but not limited to):

o MySQL

o Postgres

o MongoDB

· Practical experience troubleshooting database and server performance problems.

· Hands on experience on database administration minimally as following:

o System DBA tasks (database management and security)

o SQL Programming

o Database performance tuning and scalability

o High Availability technologies and Disaster Recovery

o Professional certifications for database and security will be an added advantage.

· Experience in cloud technologies, such as the following (but not limited to), will be an added advantage:

o AWS RDS

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $1, $8,318.78 per month

Data Base Administrator.

Job Description

• Provision databases with required licenses.
• Implement data security and recovery control.
• Monitoring health, performance, user access and security.
• Managing parameters for database optimization.
• Implement configuration management for business continuity plans and automate disaster recovery measures.
• Support systems to ensure high degree of usability that is balanced with

stringent security requirements.

Requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Passion for automation, standardization and best practices.
• Relevant IT experience in databases administrations such as the following (but not limited to):

o MySQL

o Postgres

o MongoDB

• Practical experience troubleshooting database and server performance problems.
• Hands on experience on database administration minimally as following:

o System DBA tasks (database management and security)

o SQL Programming

o Database performance tuning and scalability

o High Availability technologies and Disaster Recovery

o Professional certifications for database and security will be an added advantage.

• Experience in cloud technologies, such as AWS ,RDS will be an added advantage:

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Description:

Job Description

• Provision databases with required licenses.
• Implement data security and recovery control.
• Monitoring health, performance, user access and security.
• Managing parameters for database optimization.
• Implement configuration management for business continuity plans and automate disaster recovery measures.
• Support systems to ensure high degree of usability that is balanced with

stringent security requirements.

Requirement

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electronics Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.
• Passion for automation, standardization and best practices.
• Relevant IT experience in databases administrations such as the following (but not limited to):

o MySQL

o Postgres

o MongoDB

• Practical experience troubleshooting database and server performance problems.
• Hands on experience on database administration minimally as following:

o System DBA tasks (database management and security)

o SQL Programming

o Database performance tuning and scalability

o High Availability technologies and Disaster Recovery

o Professional certifications for database and security will be an added advantage.

• Experience in cloud technologies, such as the following (but not limited to), will be an

• Create and maintain all databases required for development, testing, and production usage including rollout and upgrade.
• Perform the capacity planning required to create and maintain the databases.
• Plan and implement backup and recovery of the databases.
• Execution of data migration jobs and scripts as required.
• Implement and enforce security for all of the Databases.
• Monitor and measure the performance and availability of database system proactively; daily check the scheduled database backups and jobs; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance and availability.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans.
• Determine and document DB policies, procedures and standards.
• Put standards in place to ensure that all application design and code is produced with proper integrity, security and performance.
• Respond promptly toincidents, investigate and provide temporary &/or permanent solutionof incidents escalated, provide timely status update to relevant parties.
• Participate in community sharing with other DBAs of IDEMIA Public Security division.
• Participate in system integration test, system validation test, load and performance test, and high availability test.
• Investigate on the issues by analyzing logs during test execution, report incidents throughconfiguration management tool and monitor them until closure.
• Produce documents related to installation, testing or operational and administration.
• Provide training to customer and handover system to maintenance support team.
• Any other duties as assigned.