Database Engineer (Data Platform & Operations)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Database Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure database systems. You will play a key role in managing both cloud and on-premise data platforms, ensuring high performance, reliability, and data integrity across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Database Implementation & Operations

• Design, deploy, and manage databases in alignment with architectural standards and technical specifications
• Configure and maintain data storage solutions across relational, non-relational, and hybrid environments
• Manage cloud-based database infrastructures with a focus on cost efficiency, scalability, and performance

Performance & Optimisation

• Identify and implement database tuning strategies, including indexing and query optimisation
• Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues across relational and NoSQL database systems

Data Lifecycle & Reliability

• Define and enforce data lifecycle policies, including retention, archival, and deletion strategies
• Develop and maintain robust backup and recovery processes to ensure data availability and integrity

Security & Compliance

• Ensure database security, including access controls and adherence to organisational and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data governance, compliance, and audit initiatives

Automation & Efficiency

• Automate routine database administration tasks to improve operational efficiency
• Leverage scripting and automation tools to streamline deployment, monitoring, and maintenance processes

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in database administration across multiple database architectures
• Strong experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB) is an advantage
• Familiarity with object storage solutions such as AWS S3 or Nutanix Object Store
• Knowledge of graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) is a plus
• Strong expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimisation
• Experience in data lifecycle management, including retention and archival strategies
• Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and stakeholder collaboration skills

Work Location: One North

(EA Reg No: 20C0312)

Please email a copyof your detailed resume to [email protected] for immediate processing.

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