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ScalableOS is a premium offshoring solutions provider based in the Philippines.
Junior Database Administrator
Location
Philippines
Posted
106 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Junior
Job Description
Junior Database Administrator
ScalableOS
• Monitor and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (primary platform) across Production, UAT, and Dev. • Support one Oracle database environment (OCI) in coordination with senior DBA resources. • Execute database maintenance tasks including backups, restores, index maintenance, patching support, and integrity checks. • Assist in troubleshooting database incidents and participate in root cause analysis (RCA). • Respond to database-related alerts and escalations in accordance with defined SLAs and call trees. • Manage and update work items through Jira in alignment with formal change and incident management processes. • Follow established Agile-like workflows for ticket intake, assignment, and resolution. • Ensure proper documentation of changes and operational procedures in Confluence. • Participate in post-incident reviews and documentation updates. • Support query performance tuning efforts under the guidance of senior DBAs. • Assist developers in identifying poorly performing queries and recommending indexing improvements. • Monitor database growth, capacity, and performance metrics. • Support Azure-hosted SQL databases. • Assist in operational tasks related to hybrid cloud environments. • Contribute to migration readiness activities for on-prem Data Warehouse and risk database workloads. • Operate within financial services regulatory and audit frameworks. • Ensure adherence to security, access control, and data governance standards. • Support audit requests and evidence gathering.
Job Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server
- Foundational understanding of:
- Backup/restore processes
- SQL performance basics
- Indexing concepts
- High availability concepts (AlwaysOn, clustering preferred)
- Experience working in ticketing systems (Jira preferred).
- Familiarity with documentation tools (Confluence or similar).
- Exposure to cloud database platforms (Azure SQL preferred).
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a 24/7 rotational support environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to Oracle databases.
- Experience in financial services environments.
- Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes.
- Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, T-SQL).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
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