Application DBA (Apps DBA) – Contract Role

About the role

The Application DBA (Apps DBA) will manage and maintain database environments for Percept Solutions across Singapore. This contract role involves database setup, object management, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and supporting migration projects to cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise database performance and availability, ensuring service levels are met.
• Manage database operations, including configuration, permissions, hardening, naming standards and documentation.
• Lead backup, restore and disaster recovery planning to ensure service continuity.
• Support application teams by reviewing database designs, recommending improvements and implementing data models.
• Establish and enforce database standards and procedures across implementations.
• Engage stakeholders, explain technical decisions and promote best practices in coding and design.
• Mentor junior DBAs, conduct training and share knowledge within the organisation.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in database administration.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in database migration projects, particularly Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle to PostgreSQL.

Required skills

• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Database backup and recovery
• Performance monitoring and tuning
• Database design and SQL tuning
• AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
• Oracle GoldenGate (OGG)
• Qlik Replicate