Senior Database Administrator

Ascent Solutions Philippines Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Solutions Philippines Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to design, implement, optimize, and maintain database systems, ensuring data integrity, high performance, and high availability in mission-critical environments.

You will lead performance tuning, DR planning, security, and automation. The role requires mentoring junior DBAs, collaborating with development teams, and driving best practices across MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience.
• Proficiency in major databases (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with performance tuning, backup/restore, clustering, replication, and monitoring tools.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and data protection.
• Automation scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage database systems (MS SQL, Postgres, Oracle)
• Monitor database performance and optimize query execution, indexing, and storage
• Implement and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solution
• Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with company policies
• Automate routine administration tasks using scripts and tools
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and perform root-cause analysis
• Support development teams with data modeling, schema design, and SQL code review
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patches
• Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures
• Mentor junior database administrators and provide leadership on best practices

Skills

Database design

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Automation scripting

Security & compliance

Cloud databases

Team leadership

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

PowerShell

Bash

Python

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

GCP Cloud SQL

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to assist in the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of our database systems. The Senior DBA will ensure data integrity, high performance, and high availability across mission-critical environments. This role requires strong expertise in database architecture, disaster recovery, security, and performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage database systems (MS SQL, Postgres, Oracle)

• Monitor database performance and optimize query execution, indexing, and storage

• Implement and manage high-availability and disaster recovery solution

• Ensure data security, access control, and compliance with company policies

• Automate routine administration tasks using scripts and tools

• Troubleshoot complex database issues and perform root-cause analysis

• Support development teams with data modeling, schema design, and SQL code review

• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and patches

• Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures

• Mentor junior database administrators and provide leadership on best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator (DBA)

• Strong proficiency in major database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB (customize as needed)

• Experience with performance tuning, backup/restore strategies, clustering, replication, and monitoring tools

• Strong knowledge of database security standards and data protection practices

• Proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, GCP Cloud SQL) is a strong advantage

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to lead projects and handle critical situations independently

Location

• Willing to be assigned in Pasay City (near NAIA T1)