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Banking or financial services experience is preferred.\nMotivations\nSolving complex operational and technology problems and improving services through collaboration, innovation and transformation.\nDelivering robust, stable and scalable solutions while working to tight deadlines in a controlled risk environment.\nBuilding trusted partnerships with clients, senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, with a strong client-service orientation.\nSkills and Experience\nA. PostgreSQL Database Administration\nInstall, configure, maintain, upgrade, and optimize PostgreSQL databases.\nManage database environments across DEV, SIT, UAT, and Production.\nPerform regular database health checks and maintenance.\nB. 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Database Security & Governance\nImplement role-based access control (RBAC), authentication, and auditing.\nManage privileged access and monitor unauthorized database activities.\nEnsure compliance with banking security standards and change-management policies.\nF. Database Design & Data Management\nReview and optimize database schemas, indexes, and table partitioning.\nSupport high-volume data ingestion, complex queries, and reporting workloads.\nImplement data retention, archival, and capacity planning strategies.\nG. Connection Pooling & Platform Integration\nHands-on experience with PgBouncer and PostgreSQL connection management.\nStrong Linux troubleshooting and scripting skills.\nExperience integrating PostgreSQL with Kubernetes and enterprise applications.\nH. 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Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to understand business requirements and explain them to technical solution teams.\nAbout Standard Chartered\nWe're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.\nOver our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.\nWhat We Offer\nBeing part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.\nIn line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.\nCore bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.\n Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and 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