Staff Database Administrator

20 DexCom Philippines Inc; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Global growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexcom Philippines seeks a seasoned Staff Database Administrator to lead and optimize Oracle EBS and Oracle DB across enterprise systems in Manila. The role focuses on performance tuning, security, and reliability for critical business systems.

The DBA will implement robust backup/DR, manage on‑call rotations across US/EMEA hours, and collaborate with global teams to ensure 24x7 operational readiness and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in database administration across Oracle Database (including RAC, ASM, Data Guard) – at least version 19c; EBS database administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and support Oracle Database platforms including EBS R12.
• Tune Oracle EBS database performance; monitor, run scripts, and manage concurrent processing.
• Manage Oracle EBS application tier, troubleshoot long running jobs, and configure printers.
• Handle database refresh/cloning, patch application, and workflow management for EBS.
• Troubleshoot EBS functional issues and provide solutions.
• Ensure performance, availability, and scalability with proactive monitoring.
• Automate health checks and recovery tasks; implement backup and DR solutions (RMAN, Data Guard).
• Support high availability, replication, and failover across platforms.
• Collaborate with Development and DBA teams for design, deployment, and optimization.
• Enforce data governance, security, user management, and regulatory compliance.
• Document procedures and change logs; provide 24x7 on-call support across time zones.
• Respond to incidents during on-call rotations and outside business hours.
• Bridge calls and incident management during major events; ensure continuity of operations.
• Work across APAC, EMEA, and U.S. regions for seamless support.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Oracle EBS

SQL/PLSQL

Performance tuning

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Oracle OEM

SQL Profiler

Data Guard

Job description

The Company

The Company Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the Team

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the management, optimization, and support of our enterprise-wide database environment. The successful candidate will have extensive hands‑on expertise with Oracle EBS, Oracle database, and Oracle Linux operating system. This role is critical to ensure database reliability, scalability, performance, regulatory compliance, and data security across all business‑critical systems.

Where You Come In

• Design, configure, administer, and support multiple database platforms: Oracle (including EBS R12)


• Expert on Oracle EBS database performance tuning, operation, monitoring, compiling packages, executing and authoring scripts.


• Expert on managing Oracle EBS application tier, such as troubleshooting long running concurrent manager jobs, configure Oracle EBS printer on Apps and OS side, troubleshooting workflow mailer, restarting oacore due to stuck thread.


• Expert knowledge to manage and support Oracle EBS database components, including database refresh/cloning, patch application, workflow management, and concurrent processing.


• Expert knowledge on troubleshooting functional Issues on EBS applications - assisting users with functional problems and providing solutions.


• Ensure database performance, availability, and scalability through proactive monitoring and tuning.


• Automate tasks and create scripts for database health monitoring and issue resolution.


• Implement robust backup and disaster recovery solutions using tools like RMAN, DataGuard, etc.


• Support and maintain high availability, replication, and failover configurations across platforms.


• Collaborate with Development and DBA teams for database design, deployment, and performance optimization.


• Enforce data governance, security, user management, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.


• Document procedures, configurations, and change logs thoroughly and accurately.


• Provide 24x7 support for critical systems and participate in on‑call rotations.


• Provide on‑call support aligned with U.S. and EMEA business hours/time zones.


• Be available to respond to critical database incidents, production outages, and high‑priority escalations during assigned on‑call periods.


• Support planned maintenance, system upgrades, patching, deployments, and production activities that may occur outside normal business hours.


• Collaborate with DBA teams and technical teams across APAC, EMEA, and U.S. regions to provide seamless follow‑the‑sun support.


• Perform effective handoffs between global support teams to ensure continuity of operations.


• Participate in bridge calls and major incident management activities when required.


• Maintain a high level of responsiveness and technical ownership during assigned on‑call periods.


• Follow established escalation procedures, incident management processes, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).


• Support weekend and holiday coverage when assigned as part of the DBA on‑call rotation.


• Working in US shift during the probationary period. Once regularized, will be required to work in time zones other than Manila time zone.

What Makes You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).


• 8+ years of progressive experience in database administration across: Oracle Database (including RAC, ASM, Data Guard) – at least version 19c Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) database administration


• Strong SQL and PL/SQL scripting skills.


• Deep understanding of database architecture, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.


• Familiarity with data security standards (encryption, auditing, access controls)


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.


• Excellent communication and documentation skills.


• Ability to work independently and lead complex database projects.


• Strong organizational and prioritization skills under tight deadlines


• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• DBA certifications (e.g., Oracle DBA, Oracle EBS, RMAN, Data Guard).


• Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools (OEM, SQL Profiler, etc.).


• Experience in supporting other enterprise apps like Oracle BI, FCCS, Oracle WMS is a plus.


• Experience with ORDS and Apex administration

What You’ll Get

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.


• Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.


• A full and comprehensive benefits program.


• Growth opportunities on a global scale.


• Access to career development through in‑house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.


• An exciting and innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required

0-5%

#LI-Hybrid

Experience and Education Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience or Master’s degree and 5-7 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 2-4 years of experience.

AI in Hiring Notice

We may use AI supported tools to help make our hiring process more efficient, consistent, and accessible for candidates around the world. All hiring decisions are made by people. At Dexcom, we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process, and welcome candidates of all genders and gender identities to apply. If any wording in this description appears unintentionally gendered or exclusionary, please be assured this is not intentional. Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary to aid a disability, requests should be sent to Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

#DexcomPhilippines

Since 1999, Dexcom has simplified and revolutionized diabetes management, positively impacting millions worldwide. At Dexcom, we're more than just a medical device company; we're a collective of visionary thinkers, trailblazers, and problem solvers. Our mission transcends the ordinary. We aim to revolutionize healthcare, one groundbreaking technology at a time.