Senior Database Administrator

Job Role: - Senior Database Administrator

Job Location: - Singapore

Experience: -5+ Years

• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Create, migrate, and upgrade databases across environments.
• Perform database hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Configure and test database backups, restores, and replication (AOAG/DataGuard).
• Conduct DR (Disaster Recovery) switchovers and switchbacks for production systems.
• Monitor and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and service disruptions.
• Implement database changes and maintain change documentation and runbooks.
• Support audit activities and provide required evidence and responses.
• Lead and mentor the DBA team, managing escalations as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inventory, and process updates.
• Participate in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Ensure systems are patched, secure, and compliant with policies.
• Provide on-call and after-hours/weekend support as required.
• Perform post-implementation reviews and continuous tuning improvements.

• Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server and Oracle database administration.
• Expertise in backup/restore, performance tuning, replication (AOAG/DataGuard), and database migration.
• Solid understanding of database security, hardening, and patch management.
• Knowledge of incident, problem, and change management processes (ITIL preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and ensure high availability.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and leadership skills.