Senior Database Administrator at DXC Technology

Singapore, Singapore

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, IT ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-5 years’ database administration experience of MS SQL Server & support on Windows/Azure environment
  • 1-2 years’ database experience in installation, configuration, and setup of MariaDB and MS SQL HADR AG Failover Cluster instances & Peer-peer Replication
  • Knowledge or/and experience on Oracle Database, Oracle Exadata, OGG, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB & Cloud DB Environment models (DBaaS) will be an advantage
  • Experience on Oracle & MS SQL Server database security hardening, monitoring, and capacity planning
  • Ability to coordinate with customer, application project managers & vendors on database infrastructure setup and installation
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and a commitment to maintain optimum database system availability for customer
  • Strong customer focus with emphasis on commitment to continuous improvement in database system availability and performance
  • Ability to work independently and exemplify good working integrity in a team
  • Availability for 24X7 shift support for Enterprise IT System on Windows and UNIX platforms

Responsibilities

  • Provide MS SQL Server, Maria DB administration and support for projects/clients
  • Create, document, and implement standards and/or complex modelling to monitor and enhance the capacity and performance of the database
  • Coordinate with customers and application project managers for database infrastructure implementation and setup as per application requirements
  • Plan, schedule, track and coordinate with project manager, application support for database system version upgrade and database server patches
  • Manage, design, and implement database backup and recovery procedure for database recovery. Implement monitoring for database backup
  • Assist application team to troubleshoot application/database related issues
  • Manage and coordinate with vendors to provide database support for the customers
  • Provide SIT, UAT and Production database application installation, setup, and support
  • Manage and configure the database backup and day to day operations
  • Responsible for the configuration, administration, monitoring and daily maintenance of enterprise-wide application such as Oracle, MS-SQL, Apache HTTPd, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Websphere Application Servers, Kubernetes, Kafka, IBM-MQ
  • Interact with Software Development and infrastructure teams to implement application solutions and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Interact with software, network and infrastructure administrators to seamlessly solve technical issues
  • Troubleshooting web, middleware and database environments
  • Identify potential and real performance bottlenecks within web environments
  • Using troubleshooting methods to differentiate between an infrastructure or environment problem
  • Constantly update documentation as necessary to reflect system setup and environment
  • Handle escalation seamlessly to avoid any gaps that may arise

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MS SQL ServerMariaDBWindowsAzureHADR AG Failover ClusterPeer-peer ReplicationOracle DatabaseOracle ExadataOGGMySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBDBaaSDatabase Security HardeningDatabase MonitoringCapacity PlanningBackup and Recovery

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Senior Database Administrator role?

Candidates need 3-5 years of database administration experience with MS SQL Server and support in Windows/Azure environments, plus 1-2 years in installation, configuration, and setup of MariaDB and MS SQL HADR AG Failover Cluster instances & Peer-peer Replication.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at DXC Technology?

DXC emphasizes teamwork globally and locally, supporting each other to deliver excellence, with people at the heart of the business and a focus on embracing change and advancing careers.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have the ability to coordinate with customers, project managers, and vendors, work under pressure to meet deadlines, maintain high database availability, and demonstrate strong customer focus and teamwork.

DXC Technology

IT services for enterprise modernization and management

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging IT service providers offer cost-effective solutions, threatening DXC's market share.
Rapid technological changes may outpace DXC's innovation, risking service obsolescence.
Economic downturns could reduce IT spending, impacting DXC's long-term contract revenue.

Differentiation

DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader.
The company specializes in modernizing mission-critical systems for large enterprises.
DXC's Enterprise Technology Stack ensures security and scalability across cloud environments.

Upsides

DXC is recognized as a leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services.
The Quercus AI platform collaboration with Ferrovial and Microsoft enhances DXC's innovation capabilities.
DXC's role in transforming Italy's healthcare sector showcases its expertise in digital transformation.

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