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.