Database Administrator

RS2; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RS2 in Taguig, Philippines, seeks an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to support and manage cloud‑based database environments, primarily Oracle, across staging and production.

You will install, configure, upgrade, and patch databases; optimize performance; write automation scripts; ensure backups and DR procedures; monitor security and PCI compliance; and collaborate with developers in a fast‑paced, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• University degree in computing or Oracle certification preferred.
• Oracle Database Administration experience with ≥4 years.
• Proficient in Bash and SQL.
• Experience in Unix/Linux installations and administration.
• Experience with multi-tenant architecture, data encryption and performance tuning.
• Cloud DBaaS experience (PostgreSQL or Kafka) is a plus.
• Strong communication in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Oracle database configurations including installation, testing, maintenance and upgrades on cloud platform deployments.
• Optimize the databases’ performance that supports the company’s applications.
• Write scripts to automate day‑to‑day tasks.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Keep in‑house staging systems up‑to‑date using import/export techniques.
• Plan and execute regular database backups and implement disaster recovery procedures when necessary.
• Monitor and patch production databases to ensure secure services with minimum downtime per SLAs.
• Install and test new versions of database products and stay current with releases.
• Keep updated with database security features including encryption and key management per PCI standards.
• Perform database benchmarks, stress and performance exercises.
• Contribute to research and planning of scalable database systems.

Skills

Oracle DBA skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Education

University degree in computing

Oracle certification

Tools

Oracle Database Administration

Unix/Linux

SQL

Cloud DBaaS (PostgreSQL, Kafka)

Job description

RS2 offers secure payment services, payment software and managed services to clients in over 35 countries. The company upholds the highest industry standards and RS2’s in‑house designed payments solution is the software of choice by many of the world’s leading and most innovative banks and financial institutions.

About the Role

To be responsible for the support and administration of our database environments, mainly Oracle, for both new and existing projects on cloud platforms. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks from simple installations to complex problem solving, either on staging or mission‑critical live environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage Oracle database configurations including installation, testing, maintenance and upgrades on cloud platform deployments
• Optimize the databases’ performance that supports the company’s applications
• Write scripts to automate day‑to‑day tasks
• Efficiently troubleshoot performance issues and give recommendations for their resolution
• Ensure that all in‑house staging systems are kept up‑to‑date using popular import and export techniques
• Plan and execute regular database backups in accordance with the organisation’s disaster recovery plans and implement recovery procedures when necessary
• Proactively monitor and patch the production database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime according to SLAs
• Install and test new versions of database products and keep up‑to‑date with the latest releases and related features
• Keep updated with database security features including encryption and key management techniques, in accordance with the Payment Card Industry standards
• Perform database benchmark, stress and performance exercises
• Contribute in the research and planning of scalable database systems

Qualifications

• Preferably in possession of a university degree in computing and / or be Oracle certified
• Proficient in Oracle Database Administration with at least 4 years of experience
• Knowledge of Bash and SQL
• Experience in the installation and administration of database installations on Unix/Linux
• Experience in using the multi‑tenant architecture, data encryption and performance tuning
• Experience in cloud Database as a Service, especially PostgreSQL or Kafka, is considered an asset.
• Highly motivated professional individual and can perform under pressure
• Attention to detail and experience in a highly collaborative environment is a must
• Possess good communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to prioritize across different tasks and meet deadlines as per business objectives

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