Application Database Administrator (Data Migration)

About the role

NCS, an AI tech services company and subsidiary of the Singtel Group, is hiring an Application Database Administrator (Apps DBA) in Singapore. The role covers database administration such as setup, maintenance of database objects, backup and recovery, and application SQL tuning, with a preference for candidates experienced in migrating databases to cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise database performance and availability, implementing improvements when needed.
• Manage database operations and governance, including configuration, permissions, hardening standards, naming standards and documentation.
• Ensure service continuity through backup and restore procedures and disaster recovery planning.
• Lead database implementation and support application teams, reviewing database design and recommending improvements to data models.
• Establish and enforce database standards and procedures across implementations.
• Educate stakeholders on technical decisions and promote best practices in coding and design.
• Mentor junior DBAs, conduct training and share knowledge, and contribute lessons learned to internal knowledge repositories.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in database administration.
• Experience in database migration projects, specifically from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server or from Oracle to PostgreSQL.

Required skills

• Experience with either Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Preferred: database migration to cloud platforms using tools such as AWS DMS, Oracle OGG or Qlik Replicate.