Database Administrator | Contract

Company Overview

Zenith Infotech (S) Pte Ltd. was founded in 1997 to provide advanced IT professionals and solutions, enhancing productivity and competitiveness. It supports clients with staff augmentation for long-term projects across IT companies, consultancies, system integrators, government, and MNCs.

Job Summary

You will design, implement, administer, and monitor enterprise databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. You will troubleshoot incidents within SLA timelines, coordinate with vendors and teams, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, administer, monitor, and document enterprise databases to support business operations

Ensure database performance, security, and availability by applying best practices and proactive monitoring

Monitor database health and respond promptly to alerts to minimize downtime

Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents within SLA timelines to maintain service continuity

Perform daily database maintenance tasks, including backup verification and monitoring, to ensure data integrity

Coordinate with vendors and development teams to diagnose and resolve database-related issues efficiently

Implement database changes in non-production environments to validate stability before production deployment

Escalate critical database issues promptly when resolution cannot be achieved within agreed timelines to mitigate risks

Maintain clear and timely communication with stakeholders regarding database requests, incidents, and resolution status

Required competencies and certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering

Minimum 5 years of hands-on Database Administration experience

Proficient in IBM DB2 (v10+), Oracle Database (v11+), and PostgreSQL (v14+) administration

Skilled in database performance tuning, optimization, index management, and statistics analysis

Experienced in backup, restore, and recovery processes to ensure data availability

Knowledgeable in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and implementation

Proficient in scripting and automation using Shell scripting to streamline database tasks

Experienced in developing Stored Procedures, PL/SQL, and SQL for database development and maintenance

Skilled in database design, development, and performance tuning to optimize data workflows

Familiar with cloud database technologies for scalable and flexible database management

Knowledgeable in Windows, Linux, AIX, and Solaris operating systems for cross-platform database support

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to address complex database challenges

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Experience with SQL Server and MySQL database administration

Experience in data modeling using ERWIN or equivalent tools

Experience with Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems

Knowledge of EMV and PCI DSS standards for secure payment data handling

Other Information

Employment type: Contract - 24 months

Location: East Region, Singapore

Working Hours: 8:30AM to 6:00PM (Mon-Fri)

Salary: $6000 - 9000 per month (no bonus)

Working Arrangement: Full Onsite

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