Job Summary
Job Summary:
This role is the technical and engineering lead for Database services across the global estate. Reporting into the SVP of Database and Middleware Engineering, this lead will work with engineering teams to drive the next-generation automation solutions for Database platforms: evolving legacy systems while leading build, integration and migration to cloud-native, open-source, AI/agent-powered platforms. The incumbent must combine deep technical credibility with visionary leadership and ability to partner with application, AI, analytics, and operations teams. Over the next 5 years, this role is expected to transform GIC's Database infrastructure into differentiators for performance, scale, agility, and insight.
Key Responsibilities
Job Summary:
This role is the technical and engineering lead for Database services across the global estate. Reporting into the SVP of Database and Middleware Engineering, this lead will work with engineering teams to drive the next-generation automation solutions for Database platforms: evolving legacy systems while leading build, integration and migration to cloud-native, open-source, AI/agent-powered platforms. The incumbent must combine deep technical credibility with visionary leadership and ability to partner with application, AI, analytics, and operations teams. Over the next 5 years, this role is expected to transform GIC's Database infrastructure into differentiators for performance, scale, agility, and insight.
Skill Requirements
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Skilled Database and application development professional with at least 18+ years’ experience in information technology and at least 15+ years hands-on experience on middleware webhosting and application server products in a large organization preferably banking environment
- Solid knowledge in administering Database products i.e. Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, CockroachDB, Cassandra, NeptuneDB etc
- Experience in IT security compliance and implementation and use of security protocols (SSL, Server certificates etc.)
- Good experience using Python, Ansible, SQL and Shell/Perl Scripting.
- Experience with Unix system administration with understanding of underlying network and storage technologies.
- Strong analytical & troubleshooting skills
- Hands on experience on at least one public cloud such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- Success attributes include initiative, the ability to perform under pressure, strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills as well as analytical problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated and can work autonomously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with internal customers and team members
- Proficiency in working on Linux/Unix and Windows system
- Managing support services and change management using ServiceNow
- Experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or equivalent.
- Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform such as write, test, and deploy clean, reusable Terraform modules.
- Certification in Public cloud and database products is desirable.
Other Requirements
Talent & Culture:
- Foster a culture of innovation, “build once, reuse everywhere,” knowledge sharing, automation-first, and measured risk-taking.
- Set performance metrics and KPIs for reliability, throughput, latency, cost, error budgets, time to market, etc.
- Build and inspire a high-performing global team of middleware, web services, and SWIFT engineers and technical managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Manage and optimize resource allocation, ensuring efficient delivery of projects and operational stability.
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.