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Database Administrator

Singapore Permanent SG$72,000 - SG$96,000 per year View Job Description
As a MongoDB Database Administrator, you will lead the administration of highly scalable MongoDB environments while collaborating with engineering teams to drive performance, automation, and operational excellence. This role offers exposure to cloud database technologies, enterprise systems, and modern infrastructure practices.
  • Own MongoDB architecture, scalability, and performance
  • Drive cloud-based database reliability and automation

About Our Client

Our client is a technology-focused enterprise investing heavily in modern data platforms, cloud transformation, and digital innovation. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the organisation supports business-critical applications that require high levels of availability, security, and performance. Employees benefit from working on modern technology stacks, collaborative engineering initiatives, and long-term infrastructure enhancement programmes.

Job Description

    • Manage end-to-end MongoDB environments, including deployment, upgrades, maintenance, and security.
    • Design and administer Replica Sets and Sharded Clusters to support scalability and high availability.
    • Monitor production systems proactively and resolve database performance issues.
    • Optimise queries, indexing strategies, and aggregation pipelines in partnership with development teams.
    • Manage MongoDB Atlas and cloud-hosted database environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
    • Develop and maintain backup, recovery, failover, and disaster recovery processes.
    • Automate routine database administration, monitoring, and health-check activities to improve operational efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on MongoDB administration experience within production environments.
  • Proven experience managing Replica Sets, Sharding, and MongoDB Cluster architectures.
  • Strong understanding of WiredTiger storage engine, indexing concepts, and MongoDB diagnostic tools.
  • Experience with database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimisation in Linux or Unix environments.
  • Exposure to cloud database administration across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience supporting Oracle, PostgreSQL, or additional NoSQL technologies.
  • Python or Shell scripting for automation and operational efficiency.
  • Knowledge of database security concepts including TLS/SSL, RBAC, and encryption-at-rest.
  • Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, or MongoDB Ops Manager.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale database migration, modernization, or cloud adoption projects.

What's on Offer

    • Ownership of business-critical MongoDB environments.
    • Exposure to modern cloud and database technologies.
    • Opportunities to work on scalability, performance, and automation initiatives.
    • Collaborative engineering culture with access to experienced technical teams.
    • Continuous learning, certification, and professional development support.
    • Involvement in enterprise transformation and modernization programmes.
    • Clear career progression within infrastructure and data platform engineering.
Contact
Calvin Tan (Lic No: R26163123 / EA no: 18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7091290
Phone number
+65 64169820

Job summary

Function
Digital
Specialisation
Data Analytics
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Calvin Tan (Lic No: R26163123 / EA no: 18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 64169820
Job Reference
JN-082026-7091290

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.