AVP, Database Engineer, Group Infrastructure & Cloud, Group Technology

Business Function

Group Technology enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Technology, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Oracle Exadata Database Machine environments (primary role) and data engineering processes (secondary role).
• Use Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) to monitor performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.
• Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle Database instances on Exadata.
• Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions such as Data Guard and RAC.
• Execute backup/recovery procedures using RMAN to meet stringent RPO/RTO requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Exadata software, Grid Infrastructure, and Oracle databases.
• Perform Exadata health checks, monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Monitor cell server performance and capacity planning.
• Manage storage cells, cell disks, grid disks, flash cache, IORM, and Smart Scan-related features.
• Providing support for critical incidents, performing RCA, and implementing long-term fixed
• Troubleshoot database, clusterware, ASM, storage, network, and Exadata cell issues.
• Implement security best practices, access controls, auditing, compliance requirements, and hardening.
• Manage database access and security policies in a regulated environment
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Manage source code repositories and version control using Bitbucket.
• Create and maintain proper technical documentation and Confluence pages.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Oracle Database Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Exadata storage cells, Smart Scans, Hybrid Columnar Compression (HCC), and Flash Cache management.
• Proven expertise in RMAN backups, recovery, and data migration, specifically on large-scale production databases.
• Deep knowledge of AWR/ASH/ADDM reports, SQL tuning, execution plans, and optimizer behaviour.
• Experience with patching, upgrading, and security hardening of Exadata.
• Financial services or high-frequency trading environment experience is preferred due to high-availability needs.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure during production downtime or critical incidents.
• Strong command-line skills, including scripting (Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring.
• Experience with Bitbucket and code management practices.
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining Confluence pages.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Familiarity with Distributed and Graph Database technologies is an advantage.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

Location:

DBS Asia Hub

Job:

Technology

Schedule:

Regular

Employee Status:

Full time