We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to join our client's infrastructure team. The DBA will be responsible for the administration, implementation, support, and maintenance of database systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with application teams and clients to troubleshoot database-related issues and ensure smooth deployment and support of database infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administration and support for MS SQL Server and Oracle/ Maria DB databases across project and client environments.
- Design, implement, and document database standards, capacity planning, and performance tuning strategies.
- Coordinate with clients and application project managers to implement and configure database systems based on application requirements.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate version upgrades and patch management for database servers.
- Design, manage, and implement robust backup and recovery procedures; monitor backup operations for integrity and availability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application/database-related issues in coordination with internal teams and third-party vendors.
- Provide support during SIT, UAT, and Production phases for database setup and installation.
- Manage day-to-day database operations and ensure system availability and performance.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- 3 years of hands-on experience in MS SQL Server / Oracle administration within Windows/Linux/Azure environments.
- Must be a Singaporean due to G50 security clearance requirements by the client.
- Experience in MariaDB installation, configuration, and setup, including MS SQL HADR AG Failover Cluster instances and Peer-to-Peer Replication.
- Familiarity with additional database technologies such as Oracle, Oracle Exadata, OGG, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Cloud Database (DBaaS) models is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of database security hardening, monitoring, and capacity planning.
- Excellent coordination skills for working with clients, application teams, and vendors.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and maintain high database system availability.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to continuous service improvement.
- Capable of working independently while upholding strong team collaboration and professional integrity.
If you are interested in this position, please click "Apply Now" and we will review your qualifications & reach out to you for further discussion & next steps. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a response within 14 days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.
Morgan Mckinley Pte Ltd
Name: Kanya Kothandaraman
EA Licence No: 11C5502
Registration No: EAP Registration No: R1331365
