Job Description

Database Manager

DP World is seeking an experienced Database Manager to lead our database team and oversee the strategy, performance, and security of our enterprise database platforms. You will play a key role in defining standards, implementing best practices, driving automation, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable, high-performance data services that power our business.

Key Responsibilities –

• Design and implement database architectures that align with business goals, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with software engineers and IT teams to deliver and support integration solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, leading design and architecture discussions across projects.
• Conduct capacity planning and forecasting to ensure database infrastructure supports business growth.
• Develop strategies for database performance tuning, backup and recovery, query optimization, indexing, and data governance.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and recommend tools or best practices to improve infrastructure performance and efficiency.
• Identify and manage risks related to database software and infrastructure, ensuring proactive mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, maintaining proper documentation and controls.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring readiness in case of disruptions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• 10+ years' experience in Database Administration (Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL) with 3+ years in leadership/team management role.
• Expert in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and SQL Server HA/DR solutions.
• Strong experience with cloud databases (AWS, Azure, OCI) and large-scale enterprise deployments.
• Proven skills in performance tuning, automation (Terraform/Ansible/Jenkins), and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Hands-on experience with installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of Oracle (19c/21c+) and SQL Server (2016–2022).
• Familiarity with logistics IT/OT integration, microservices architecture, and IT frameworks (ITIL, Agile).

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 115,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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