Business Function
Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.
Responsibilities
- Manage and support Oracle Exadata Database Machine environments (primary role) and data engineering processes (secondary role).
- Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.
- Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Database instances on Exadata.
- Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Data Guard and RAC.
- Execute backup/recovery procedures using RMAN to meet stringent RPO/RTO requirements.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Exadata software, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle databases.
- Perform Exadata health checks, monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
- Monitor cell server performance and capacity planning.
- Manage storage cells, cell disks, grid disks, flash cache, IORM, and Smart Scan-related features.
- Providing support for critical incidents, performing RCA, and implementing long-term fixed
- Troubleshoot database, clusterware, ASM, storage, network, and Exadata cell issues.
- Implement security best practices, access controls, auditing, compliance requirements, and hardening.
- Manage database access and security policies in a regulated environment
- Develop automation scripts and tools using Python.
- Manage source code repositories and version control using Bitbucket.
- Create and maintain proper technical documentation and Confluence pages.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
Requirements
- Strong experience in Oracle Database Administration.
- Hands-on experience with Exadata storage cells, Smart Scans, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC), and Flash Cache management.
- Proven expertise in RMAN backups, recovery, and data migration, specifically on large-scale production databases.
- Deep knowledge of AWR/ASH/ADDM reports, SQL tuning, execution plans, and optimizer behaviour.
- Experience with patching, upgrading, and security hardening of Exadata.
- Financial services or high-frequency trading environment experience is preferred due to high-availability needs.
- Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
- Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure during production downtime or critical incidents.
- Strong command-line skills, including scripting (Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring.
- Experience with Bitbucket and code management practices.
- Strong documentation skills, including maintaining Confluence pages.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
- Familiarity with Distributed and Graph Database technologies is an advantage.
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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.
Location:
DBS Asia Hub
Job:
Technology
Schedule:
Regular
Employee Status:
Full time
