Senior Database Engineer
OCBC is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join their infrastructure team in Singapore. This role involves managing, optimizing, and scaling critical database systems across various technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres. You will handle database administration, backup, recovery, performance tuning, and automation to ensure high availability and disaster recovery. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide technical leadership to application teams.
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Experience
10+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, Singapore
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
OCBC is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join their infrastructure team in Singapore. This role involves managing, optimizing, and scaling critical database systems across various technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres. You will handle database administration, backup, recovery, performance tuning, and automation to ensure high availability and disaster recovery. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide technical leadership to application teams.
TAL's take
Solid role at an established financial institution with clear technical requirements and career stability.
Very clear, structured JD detailing specific database technologies and responsibilities.
Must haves
- 10+ years experience in database administration
- Proficiency in physical database modelling and multi-tier design
- Experience in database high availability and disaster recovery
- Experience in performance analysis and optimization
- Relevant experience in Oracle, SQL Server, EDB Postgres, or MongoDB
Tools and skills
Nice to have: geo-redundant database architectures, always-on, active/active, master/master.
About the company
Established regional banking institution, well-regarded but not a global tech-native Tier 1 firm.