Database administrator

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our team in supporting critical database replication operations and projects across global environments. This role is ideal for a strong DBA with hands-on experience in Linux/Unix administration, scripting, and distributed database platforms, and who is interested in working with IBM CDC replication technology.

Training will be provided for the right candidate.

• Provide operational support for DB2 replication activities during US night hours, ensuring timely issue identification, troubleshooting, and resolution
• Support and maintain data replication processes across distributed database environments to ensure stability, consistency, and availability
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot IBM CDC across Linux and Unix platforms
• Configure, deploy, and maintain CDC instances, subscriptions, and end-to-end replication workflows
• Perform hands-on DBA activities across source and target databases, including connectivity validation, schema review, replication readiness checks, and support for database changes impacting replication.
• Analyze database objects, indexing, logging, and system performance to help optimize replication efficiency and overall database operations
• Work closely with database, infrastructure, and application teams to diagnose and resolve issues affecting replication, database performance, or system stability
• Develop, enhance, and maintain shell scripts to automate operational processes, monitoring, alerting, and recurring support activities
• Perform Linux/Unix system-level diagnostics and resolve OS-related issues affecting replication services or database connectivity
• Participate in replication-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, patching, environment refreshes, and implementation of new replication requirements
• Partner with teams across Manila, US, and India to support ongoing operations and project delivery
• Contribute to best practices in performance tuning, security, capacity planning, high availability, and operational support
• Document configurations, support procedures, known issues, and technical solutions to improve team knowledge sharing and operational readiness
• Provide on-call or after-hours support as needed.

• Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Manila Time
• In office days 4 times a month (Flexible)
• On call rotation every 3rd week of the month

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information and technology, or in a related field.
• Experience in database administration across platforms such as DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other distributed database environments
• Strong working knowledge of Linux and Unix administration, including system troubleshooting and performance tuning
• Experience with shell scripting such as Shell, Bash, KornShell, or similar
• Understanding of database structures, indexing, query analysis, and performance tuning
• Ability to support database connectivity, schema changes, logging configurations, and other activities that impact replication
• Exposure to data replication technologies or enterprise data movement tools is an advantage
• Experience with IBM CDC is a plus, but not required
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working with global teams and supporting environments aligned to US night hours

Work location

CITY OF MAKATI, NCR, FOURTH DISTRICT

Remarks

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