Database Engineer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning, organization, management, implementation and operation of the Group's database services.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with IT teams for rapid system restoration, diagnose issues, and apply corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain database environments across Production and Non-Production servers.
• Enforce data access controls, apply security patches, and meet compliance/audit standards.
• Proactively resolve operational issues; optimize queries for performance.
• Strategize and implement database systems with focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Monitor resource usage and performance; recommend upgrades and capacity improvements.
• Maintain availability and performance through alerts, tuning, and preventive measures.
• Handle installation/configuration standards with attention to security protocols.
• Analyze incidents and trends to execute preventive maintenance.
• Test upgrades/software for compatibility and system security.
• Review and implement change requests with data confidentiality/integrity assurance.
• Automate DBA tasks using Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
• Respond to incidents and execute DR exercises as part of change management.
• Develop and maintain backup/recovery strategies using native or third-party tools.

Main Qualification Requirements:

• IT degree with 3–5 years of 24x7 DBA support experience.
• Proficient in major RDBMS platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, MySQL).
• Strong grasp of HA/DR, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Preferred experience in ETL, database design, and data warehousing.
• Deep knowledge of database programming, performance tuning, high availability setups, interfaces, architecture, and secure coding.
• Skilled in developing technical standards and SOPs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Proven track record in high availability and disaster recovery environments.
• Resilient under pressure and tight deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Certifications in Microsoft SQL (MCSA/MTA), Oracle, or DB2.
• Certified in cloud-native service integration.
• Familiar with information security and ITIL practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Huawei Cloud Stack.
• Basic knowledge of networking, storage, and security in relation to database systems.