AVP, Senior Database Engineer (JRI-5347)

The Japan Research Institute (JRI) Limited is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group. SMBC Group is a Tokyo-based bank holding company that is ranked among the largest 25 banks globally by assets under management. JRI provides comprehensive, highly value-added information services through the coordinated application of its 3 functions i.e. information systems, consulting and think-tank. As a system integrator, JRI offers services in IT strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing to a broad range of industries and activities. JRI Singapore currently supports the overall IT functions of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) in the Asia Pacific region.  

Job Responsibilities

• Installation, Implementation, Evaluation, Configuration, Administration, Operations, Monitoring, and Management of Oracle Databases (12c / 19c) running on Linux environment.

• Provide technical solutions for database related issues.

• Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high levels of system availability and reliability.

• Data Management and Operational Support for both Oracle.

• Implement and manage high availability solutions including Oracle RAC and Data Guard.

• Troubleshooting real-time performance and tuning issues in Oracle Database.

• Manage and perform database backup restore.

• Upgrade of New Software Releases, Patches and System.

• All aspects of database tuning from software configuration, memory usage, data access, SQL and physical storage.

• Administer and maintain MS SQL (2016 and above) environments.

• Support Audits with relevant correct details.

• Participate in Disaster recovery exercises.

• Respond to calls such as incidents and requests in a timely manner.

• Maintain proper documentation according to the company policies and practices.

• Perform change and release management according to bank policies.

• Troubleshoot and resolve problem of database issues with emphasis on root cause analysis.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with min.  7 years’ work experience in Oracle patching for Standalone and RAC environments.

• Experience in RAC and Grid Infrastructure (Clusterware, ASM, Disk Groups, etc.).

• Experience in Always ON and Windows clusters.

• Experience in migrating and upgrading of database.

• Experience in managing database security policies and procedure documents.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Able and willing to work after office hours and on weekends when needed.