Senior Database Administrator- Hybrid -Up to 110K

weSource Management Consultancy Firm; Pasig; On-site; PHP 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm in the Philippines seeks a Senior Database Administrator to design and manage their database systems. The role's key responsibilities include ensuring data integrity and security, leading a team, and optimizing database performance. Applicants should have significant experience in database administration and possess skills in mentoring team members. This position is crucial for maintaining efficient database operations, with a focus on implementing best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in database administration, including design, implementation, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of data security protocols and best practices.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot advanced database instances.
• Administer user privileges within the database environment.
• Proactively monitor and optimize system performance.

Skills

Database management

Performance optimization

Team mentorship

Data security

Documentation skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Database Administrator, reporting directly to the Project Manager, will assume a pivotal role in the design, testing, planning, implementation, protection, operation, management, and maintenance of the organization's databases. The incumbent must ensure the reliability, integrity, and security of the data infrastructure, demonstrating an elevated level of expertise and leadership within the database administration function.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and troubleshoot advanced database instances, replication, backup, partitions, storage, and access.
• Administer and manage user privileges within the database environment, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Proactively monitor and optimize system performance through advanced techniques such as index tuning, disk optimization, and other performance-enhancing methodologies.
• Mentor and guide team members by implementing and advocating database best practices, contributing to the advancement of their technical skillsets.
• Oversee and manage database reports and ETL processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead efforts to automate repetitive database tasks, improving overall operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend system changes to mitigate risks, prevent incident recurrence, and enhance overall database performance.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including major incident reports, service specifications, and change requests.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, establishing data standards, procedures, and definitions within the data dictionary (metadata).
• Lead and guide the database team, ensure optimal performance, implement best practices, and oversee the strategic direction of the database infrastructure.
• Mentor team members, promote collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in database administration processes.