Senior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

FPT Software Philippines Corporation; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible work setup

Job summary

FPT Software Philippines Corporation seeks a senior SQL Server DBA to manage and optimize client SQL environments, partnering with the DBA Lead on proactive administration, operations, and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience, strong tuning, backup/recovery, HA, and PowerShell scripting. Hybrid work with a night shift (10pm–7am) in Makati/Paseo or Cebu, open to Manila and Cebu-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
• Experience with backup, recovery, high availability, and production support.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Strong stakeholder communication and independent ownership.

Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server environments, including monitoring, performance tuning, backup and recovery, upgrades, patching, security, and operational support.
• Support business projects, enhancements, migrations, and application initiatives.
• Work directly with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors.
• Proactively identify risks, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive issues through resolution and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Partner with the DBA Lead to maintain a stable, secure, and high-performing SQL environment.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

Microsoft SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

High availability

PowerShell scripting

Independent problem ownership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Snowflake

Azure SQL

AWS-hosted SQL Server

Job description

Job Overview

Serve as a senior DBA supporting the customer’s SQL environment, partnering closely with the DBA Lead to deliver proactive administration, operational support, project execution, and continuous improvement. This role requires a self-starter capable of identifying, prioritizing, and executing DBA responsibilities without requiring detailed direction.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer SQL Server environments, including monitoring, performance tuning, backup and recovery, upgrades, patching, security, and operational support.
• Support business projects, enhancements, migrations, and application initiatives.
• Work directly with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors.
• Proactively identify risks, performance issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive issues through resolution and demonstrate ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Partner closely with the DBA Lead to maintain a stable, secure, and high-performing SQL environment.

Team Expectations

• Act as a ready backup to the DBA Lead and be prepared to independently support the environment during planned absences.
• Coordinate PTO, holidays, and coverage plans with the DBA Lead to ensure continuous support and avoid overlapping absences that could impact business operations.

Job Qualifications

Must Have Skill/s:

• At least 5+ yrs of SQL Server DBA experience
• Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Performance tuning and query optimization
• Backup, recovery, high availability, and production support
• SQL Server upgrades, patching, monitoring, and alerting
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Stakeholder communication and independent problem ownership
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively.

Good to Have Skill/s:

• Snowflake
• Azure SQL
• AWS-hosted SQL Server
• Regulated industry or insurance domain experience

Schedule

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time with a one-hour lunch break.
• Flexibility for planned maintenance, upgrades, and production support activities.

Work Arrangement:

• Work set-up: Hybrid/Flexible
• Work schedule: Night shift (10pm-7pm)
• Work location: Makati Paseo / IT Park Cebu ; Open to Manila and Cebu based candidates.