Cloud Database Specialist

The role of a Cloud Database Administrator is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of cloud-based databases.

As part of a team of Data Engineers, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing database administration activities such as setting up and maintaining database objects, backup and recovery in a cloud environment.

He/She will also be heavily involved in database design and review, application SQL tuning and maintaining documentation meeting customer's expectations.

Additionally, the DBA will provide database consultancy services such as performance tuning, data governance and data policies.

• Monitoring and measuring the performance and availability of databases proactively, implementing corrective actions identified to improve performance and availability.
• Regularly reviewing query execution plans to identify inefficient queries.
• Monitoring CPU and memory usage to detect resource bottlenecks, setting up alerts for abnormal database behavior.
• Data Access Control for Azure Database Admin.
• Implementing role-based access control, assigning permissions based on the principle of least privilege, regularly reviewing and updating access levels.
• Meet agreed service level, document and maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
• Propose and implement action plan when required.
• Prepare standard operations procedures for Database Administration activities.
• Participate in service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Involve and lead in database implementation.
• Define data governance policy related to database operations management. Manage database permission, hardening standards, database naming standards.
• Keep abreast of database technologies.
• Work with application team to review the database design and recommend suitable changes to the data model with understanding of the business and application environment.
• Develop standards and procedures related to database environment and ensure that it is followed through for all implementations.
• Engage customers to explain the rationale of the database design, or other technical issues.
• Educate application team on best practices in coding and design.
• Share knowledge with the team and develop and train junior Data Engineer.
• Share knowledge with the rest of organization through CoPs or other in-house forums.
• Conduct technical courses related to database management.
• Contribute to knowledge repository on experience learnt through project implementation.
• Maintain documentation related to database environment.
• Assist and respond promptly to incident, investigate and provide temporary and/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated. Provide timely status updates to relevant parties.
• Adhere to strict security practices for compliance.
• Depending on project requirement, there is a need to support 24x7 requirement. DBA is expected to come back to office and work.
• Implement and oversee backup procedures and disaster recovery strategies.

• Minimum 5 years in database administrators in an operational support environment.
• Minimum 3 years in software development or server infrastructure project.
• Application development experience with relational databases such as SQL server Databases.
• Participated in development projects with full exposure as database administrator in either AWS Cloud or Azure Cloud environment.
• Good Operational Experience with Cloud database Administration.
• Good practical experience in data modelling and review meeting play the role of data architect.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in trouble-shooting technical problems faced by the project team.
• At least 3 years of working experience in Application performance Tuning and database Performance management.
• Experience in setting DB replication and Replication management environment.
• Certification in SQL server or other database technologies is value add.
• Good to have experience in other database products like DB2, MariaDB and MySQL.

• A certification in SQL server or other database technologies would be beneficial.
• Previous experience with other database products such as DB2, MariaDB and MySQL would be advantageous.

Please submit your details online or send your updated CV at

Khalid Farooq

Avensys Consulting Pte Ltd

EA Licence 12C5759

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