Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Database Engineer on a contract basis for a banking project, with a salary of 9,000. The role involves monitoring and maintaining various databases such as MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, ensuring their stability, security, and performance. Key responsibilities include performing daily health checks, managing backups and recovery procedures, and collaborating with incident management teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in database monitoring, incident resolution, and performance optimization.

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Job description

[This job id 14926 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 17 Jun 2026]

Responsibilities:

• Monitor alerts for various database, including MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, DB2, MSSQL, Redis, and MongoDB, and take appropriate actions to ensure stability and performance.
•  Perform daily health checks of production databases to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance.
• Monitor daily backups and implement recovery solutions to ensure data resilience and business continuity.
• Manage database availability and performance, including incident and problem management processes.
• Collaborate with the Major Incident Management (MIM) team to resolve and coordinate responses to high-criticality issues.
• Execute periodic production patching and upgrade management to maintain database performance and security.
• Work closely with users and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting service levels.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains in database operations.
• Ensure compliance with banking industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to database management, security, and compliance.
• Monitor and maintain database performance, security, and resilience for various databases including MariaDB, Oracle, DB2, and more.
• Implement backup and restore procedures, including point-in-time recovery for MariaDB, and manage archive logging for Oracle and DB2.
• Conduct routine patching and upgrades both manually and via Robosys.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to database management, security, and compliance.
• Perform basic Linux (RedHat), AIX, and Windows system administration and execute relevant commands as needed.

Requirements:

• Degree in Information Technology or any related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in database management.
• Familiar with at least 2 databases among MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL/EDB, Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Hands-on experience with database replication, backup, and restore, particularly for MariaDB, PostgreSQL, EDB, Oracle, and DB2.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and the ability to take action on Long-Running Queries (LRQ) and LOCKWAITS for Oracle, DB2, and MSSQL.
• Basic knowledge of database monitoring for Redis, including shard synchronization and database health checks.
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems (RedHat), AIX, Windows, and associated commands.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Self-motivated team player with a commitment to learning and performance improvement.
• Ability to work various schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24x7 coverage.

Interested candidates may send in their resume and cover letter directly to gem.cabria@manpower.com.sg (R1434374), stating the position as the subject title in the email.

Jireli Gem Mejia Cabria | EA License No. 02C3423 | Personnel Registration No. R1434374

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