Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA)

Locations: Makati
Employment Types: Probationary
Work Setups: Hybrid
Affiliates: Trends and Technologies Inc.
Department: CORPORATE IT - ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS
Head Count Needed: 01

PURPOSE

  • Design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise database systems.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, backup, recovery, and disaster readiness.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies and ISO standards.
  • Provide technical leadership and support audits, change management, and incident resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administer SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot database performance.
  • Manage database security, access control, backups, and disaster recovery.
  • Support change management, incident response, and root cause analysis.
  • Maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and audit records.
  • Collaborate with IT teams and mentor junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of database administration experience.
  • Strong expertise in database security, performance tuning, high availability, and backup/recovery.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Windows administration, PowerShell, Bash, and automation/scripting.
  • Experience in ISO-compliant environments is an advantage.

Preferred

  • Experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or Google Cloud SQL.
  • Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Relevant database or system administration certifications.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Proactive, accountable, and results-oriented.

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