Associate/AVP, Database Engineer

Singapore, SG

The Technology Group (TG) is a key enabler to keep our business moving forward and is constantly exploiting state-of-the-art information technologies to enhance GIC’s ability to be the leading global long-term investment firm. We aim to provide users with empowering and transformational capabilities, and to create an inclusive, innovative and integrated work environment. 

We are looking for an Associate/AVP Database Engineer, to join our Infrastructure team to support database and middleware.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, advice and implementation of database platform solutions to application development group
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, policies and procedures for database implementation and operation
• Perform regular database re-organization and maintenance to ensure optimum operation of databases
• Provision and design database with HA and DR capability that meet business SLA
• Perform database patching and upgrades
• Monitor and tune database performance
• Respond to database related issues and troubleshoot until resolution
• Script and automate database workflows and processes.
• Engineer solutions from the database platform to serve business needs
• Evaluate and implement database platform technologies to provide new capability
• Expect to work on weekends as required and provide rotational standby duties

Requirements:

• A good degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 2 – 7 years of relevant working experience in database administration or database design. 
• Working knowledge as Database Administrator in Oracle 11g, 12c and SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2017
• Technical knowledge on Database PaaS solution on Public Cloud (AWS, MS Azure)
• Experience on setting up data platforms solution for Microservices, Containers or any other Cloud native architecture will be an added advantage
• A good team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and is willing to learn new technologies
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Eligibility for CAT-1 clearance will be an advantage.