181 Microsoft Certified Database Administrator jobs in Singapore

Job description:

The Technology Division at BCS is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and support of BCS applications such as FAST, Giro, CTS, PayNow, SGQR, TFR, eGIRO and its critical infrastructure, ensuring its operational stability, regulatory compliance, and service reliability.

The IT Infrastructure Department under Technology ensures the resilience, security, and high-performance of BCS' technology infrastructure across various functions of service monitoring, incident management, and technical support. The team ensures seamless operation, maintenance, and strategic growth of core infrastructure components, including networks, servers, storage, middleware, and databases.

The Senior Database Management Engineer is responsible for the maintenance of the databases and ensuring 24/7 database availability in the production environments relating to online payment services in in BCS.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish database performance baseline and executing workload tests such as replication, backup & recovery, log shipping, scalability, and partitioning.
• Responsible for database sizing, capacity planning, performance tuning and database account management.
• Review release notes and upgrade or patch database software based on maintenance schedules.
• Work closely with stakeholders to support the application development lifecycle by building an effective database environment and maintaining the proper database structure requirements.
• Create primary database storage structures (filesystems, tablespaces); and assist in primary objects (tables, views, indexes) creation after application developers have designed an application.
• Define user access and enable data distribution to the right end user in an appropriate format and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and monitor systems to ensure optimal performance that meet established Service Level Agreements.
• Develop and maintain the database standards and operating procedures that aligned to NETS Cyber Security and IT policies, procedures, and service management frameworks.
• Consult, analyse, assess and implement action plans to mitigate risks in relation to data management.
• Provide recommendations to management and related stakeholders on the technology roadmap and database integration with enterprise and/or cloud platforms.
• To be on 24/7 standby rotational basis to respond to incidents and monitoring alerts.
• Oversee the introduction and integration of innovative database solutions, including automation to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in database administration and operation management in Oracle (Primary), MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience in Enterprise Database administration, architecture, design and solutioning.
• Experience with high-availability database technology like clustering (RAC cluster) and replication (Data-guard & Gloden-Gate).

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge in database design, development, and administration in high volume, large scale and data intensive environment with relational & distributed databases.
• Good working knowledge on automation and orchestration with proven record of accomplishment. Skilled in tools such as Puppet, Ansible & Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of system administration in Red Hat Linux (RHEL) & Windows Server will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects with various timelines in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiar with ITIL processes such as Change, Incident Management.
• Proficient in database monitoring tools (Oracle Enterprise Manager, MySQL Enterprise Monitor, MONyog).
• Excellent ability to communicate technical and strategic information effectively across all organisational levels, fostering collaboration and alignment

The role of Database Operations Specialist is to oversee the installation, configuration and ongoing management of databases across the organization. This includes ensuring database performance, security, availability and integrity.

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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.

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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.

• 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 database administrations (not limited to): MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB.
• Practical experience troubleshooting database and server performance.
• Hands-on experience in database administration including:
  • 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 (e.g., AWS RDS) will be an added advantage.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

Location notice: Singapore, Singapore

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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
• 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

Overview

We are hiring: Database Administrator. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our database systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in database management, performance tuning, and security protocols to ensure data integrity, availability, and optimal system performance.

Location: Singapore, Singapore
Work Mode: Work From Office
Role: Database Administrator

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries
• Ensure data security and implement backup strategies
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support
• Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations
• Create and maintain database documentation

• 3+ years of experience in database administration
• Proficiency in SQL and database management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with backup and recovery procedures
• Knowledge of database security best practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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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.

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Overview

Data Base Administrator.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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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