Database Administrator Manila, Philippines

AMCS Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMCS Group is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our engineering team in Manila. You will administer and optimize SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases, ensuring reliability and security for customers.

You will automate tasks with PowerShell and Python, collaborate with developers, and act as SME during incidents, guiding architecture decisions to scale and protect data integrity across environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years in database administration with at least 2 years in a cloud database environment.
• Strong SQL skills including T-SQL and PL/pgSQL.
• Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL and cloud DB services (Azure SQL Database, Amazon Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL).
• Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements.
• Ability to design scalable, reliable database solutions.
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python).

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain internal development and customer SQL databases (SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Design and manage cloud database infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and Python to improve efficiency.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance across a large estate.
• Troubleshoot database incidents and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement robust database solutions.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Azure SQL Database

Amazon Aurora

GCP Cloud SQL

PowerShell

Python

T-SQL

PL/pgSQL

NoSQL

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

CI/CD

Prometheus

Grafana

DataDog

Job description

**The Opportunity**We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong database management background combined with a deep understanding of how databases really work. As a Database Administrator, you will not only mentor and guide our engineers but also participate in architectural and key decision-making forums regarding our databases, ensuring a focus is always on the reliability of our systems and centred on positive customer experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our databases.**What You'll Do*** Administer, manage, and maintain both internal development and customer SQL databases (SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL).* Possess a good understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP) to design, implement and manage cloud database infrastructure.* Automate administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency through scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python).* Monitor, analyse and optimise database performance across a large database estate.* Troubleshoot and resolve reported database-related issues, providing timely and effective solutions.* Collaborate with development teams to design and implement robust database solutions.* Act as the database Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the investigation and resolution of live customer incidents.* Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with all applicable policies and standards.* Undertake database project work as required**What We're Looking For****Qualifications:*** **Education:**Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.* **Experience:**5+ years of experience in a Database Administration or related role with at least 2 of those years working in a cloud database environment.* **Cloud Technologies:**Good knowledge and understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)* **Database Technologies:**Progressive experience with boxed databases (e.g. SQL Server and PostgreSQL) together with hands-on experience of cloud database management (e.g. Azure SQL Database, Amazon Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL).* **Architectural Design:**Proven experience in providing oversight, with a strong ability to make informed decisions that drive system performance and scalability.* **Scripting:**Strong SQL skills (including TSQL and PL/pgSQL) together with proficiency in languages such as PowerShell and Python.* **DataOps**: Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines for database changes.* **Monitoring and Logging:**Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana and DataDog.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Database certifications (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP) are highly desirable.* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.* Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards in cloud database environments.* Familiarity with NoSQL technologies.* Exposure to containerization.**Make an Impact**At AMCS, your work goes beyond maintaining databases. You'll help build the technology that enables organizations worldwide to operate more sustainably, reduce environmental impact, and create lasting change.**Join us and help power the systems that power sustainability.**