Software Engineer (System)/Contract/East

Job Title: Software Engineer (System)
Job Type: Contract - 2+ year
Job Location: East, Singapore

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (System) with strong Database Administration expertise to design, implement, maintain, and optimize database systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring database performance, reliability, security, and availability while supporting business and technical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and monitor database systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup, recovery, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor database performance and conduct performance tuning and optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and service requests within agreed timelines.
• Manage database backup, restore, and recovery processes.
• Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Develop and maintain SQL scripts, stored procedures, and database automation scripts.
• Work closely with application development teams to support database changes and enhancements.
• Monitor database alerts and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognized degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years of Database Administration experience.
• Hands-on experience in administering DB2 (Version 10 onwards), Oracle Database (Version 11 onwards), and/or PostgreSQL (Version 14 onwards), with knowledge of SQL Database Servers and MySQL as an advantage.
• Experience in database design, development, data modelling (ERWIN or equivalent), Stored Procedures, PL/SQL, SQL scripting, and troubleshooting/resolution of database issues.
• Strong experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools, including knowledge of indexes, index management, and database statistics.
• Experience in database backup, restore, recovery processes, High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and cloud database environments.
• Experience in automation using scripts/shell scripting and working with Windows, Linux, AIX, and Solaris server environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in managing enterprise-level database environments.
• Experience supporting high-availability and business-critical production systems.
• Knowledge of EMV, PCI DSS compliance, or payment-related systems.

Why Join Us
Build your expertise in enterprise database technologies while working on critical systems with a team of experienced technology professionals.

This is an outsourced role.

If you are interested, kindly send your resume (in MS Word format) to Mounika at [Confidential Information] stating your salary expectations & availability to take it forward.

All Curriculum Vitae will be treated with strict confidentiality. We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to RMA Groups's PDPA and e2i's PDPA.

Mounika Tanuku
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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