Jr. Database Administrator

eTap Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Enterprise database exposure

Cloud technologies

Mentorship

Job summary

eTap Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support the administration, monitoring, security, and maintenance of MySQL and PostgreSQL environments.

You will help ensure data reliability, monitor ETL/ELT processes, and support the Data Lake infrastructure to keep business-critical data accurate and accessible. The role focuses on database stability, data operations, issue resolution, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience supporting databases, data engineering, or related technical functions
• Basic knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL administration
• Understanding of SQL query development and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT concepts and data movement processes
• Basic understanding of Data Lake and modern data warehousing concepts
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with a willingness to learn and continuously improve

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, availability, and performance of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
• Perform routine database maintenance activities
• Assist with database configuration, patching, upgrades, and system enhancements
• Support SQL query tuning and database performance optimization
• Help troubleshoot database issues and elevate complex concerns when necessary
• Monitor ETL/ELT workflows and identify processing failures
• Assist in troubleshooting data synchronization and pipeline issues
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and integrity checks
• Help ensure accurate and timely movement of data across systems
• Assist in maintaining Data Lake storage structures and organization
• Support data partitioning, file management, and retention processes
• Help maintain data quality, accessibility, and consistency
• Assist in organizing structured and semi-structured datasets for analytics
• Monitor database performance, ETL pipelines, and system alerts
• Identify operational issues and elevate when appropriate
• Maintain operational documentation, monitoring logs, and maintenance records
• Assist in improving system reliability through proactive monitoring
• Assist in managing database user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Support database security reviews and audit activities
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards and data governance policies
• Help maintain database integrity and confidentiality
• Execute scheduled database backup procedures
• Verify successful completion of backups and report any failures
• Assist with restoration testing and disaster recovery exercises
• Help ensure critical business data remains protected and recoverable

Skills

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SQL

ETL/ELT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Python

Apache Airflow

AWS Glue

Athena

RDS

S3

Job description

About ETap Inc.

Founded in 2015, Electronic Transfer and Advance Processing Inc. (eTap Inc.) is a Philippine-based fintech company and the country's leading manufacturer, operator, and developer of custom self-service transaction machines and payment systems.

About ETap Inc.

Founded in 2015, Electronic Transfer and Advance Processing Inc. (eTap Inc.) is a Philippine-based fintech company and the country's leading manufacturer, operator, and developer of custom self-service transaction machines and payment systems.

We lead the market with ingenuity, collaboration, and a customer-centric focus, innovating machines and payment systems for top telecoms, digital banks, and payment aggregators driving financial inclusion and improving communities nationwide.

Join eTap Inc.

Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative company shaping the future of financial services while making a tangible difference in the lives of many. If you're eager to build your expertise in database administration, cloud technologies, and data operations while working alongside experienced professionals, eTap is the place for you.

What the Junior Database Administrator Looks Forward to Doing Well

As a Junior Database Administrator, you will support the administration, monitoring, security, and maintenance of our MySQL and PostgreSQL database environments. You will assist in ensuring database reliability, monitoring ETL/ELT processes, and supporting our growing Data Lake infrastructure to keep business-critical data accurate, secure, and accessible.

Your success will be measured by your ability to maintain database stability, support efficient data operations, resolve issues promptly, and contribute to the reliability and performance of our data platforms.

What You Will Do

Database Administration

• Monitor the health, availability, and performance of MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
• Perform routine database maintenance activities
• Assist with database configuration, patching, upgrades, and system enhancements
• Support SQL query tuning and database performance optimization
• Help troubleshoot database issues and elevate complex concerns when necessary

ETL/ELT Operations

• Monitor ETL/ELT workflows and identify processing failures
• Assist in troubleshooting data synchronization and pipeline issues
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and integrity checks
• Help ensure accurate and timely movement of data across systems

Data Lake Operations

• Assist in maintaining Data Lake storage structures and organization
• Support data partitioning, file management, and retention processes
• Help maintain data quality, accessibility, and consistency
• Assist in organizing structured and semi-structured datasets for analytics

System Monitoring

• Monitor database performance, ETL pipelines, and system alerts
• Identify operational issues and elevate when appropriate
• Maintain operational documentation, monitoring logs, and maintenance records
• Assist in improving system reliability through proactive monitoring

Security & Compliance

• Assist in managing database user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Support database security reviews and audit activities
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards and data governance policies
• Help maintain database integrity and confidentiality

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Execute scheduled database backup procedures
• Verify successful completion of backups and report any failures
• Assist with restoration testing and disaster recovery exercises
• Help ensure critical business data remains protected and recoverable

Why You Should Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to grow your career in a fast-growing fintech company
• Hands-on exposure to enterprise database environments and cloud technologies
• Gain experience with Data Lakes, ETL/ELT processes, and AWS services
• Mentorship from experienced database and infrastructure professionals
• Collaborative, learning-focused, and innovation-driven work environment

Why You Shouldn't

• If you prefer non-technical or field-based work, this role is focused on databases, systems, and data operations
• If you do not enjoy troubleshooting technical issues or working with data systems, this role may not be the right fit
• If you are uncomfortable following structured operational processes, monitoring systems, and maintaining documentation, this position may not align with your working style

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience supporting databases, data engineering, or related technical functions
• Basic knowledge of MySQL and PostgreSQL administration
• Understanding of SQL query development and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT concepts and data movement processes
• Basic understanding of Data Lake and modern data warehousing concepts
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High attention to detail with a willingness to learn and continuously improve

Plus Points If You Have

• Exposure to AWS services such as RDS, S3, AWS Glue, or Athena
• Experience with Python, Apache Airflow, or similar automation tools
• Knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures
• Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and enterprise database environments

Join the Revolution: Be Part of eTap Inc!

Are you ready to step into a world where technology meets innovation, and every day is an adventure? At eTap Inc., we're not just another fintech company, we're trailblazers on a mission to transform the financial landscape in the Philippines!