Database Administrator
Database Administrator at eTap Inc., a Philippine fintech that builds self-service payment machines. Day to day: administer MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, maintain the Data Lake, run and troubleshoot ETL/ELT pipelines, and handle monitoring, tuning, backups, security, and disaster recovery.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Makati City, Metro Manila
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- At least 2 to 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Data Engineer
- Hands-on experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL administration
- Strong SQL scripting, query optimization, and troubleshooting skills
- Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow, Talend, Python, or similar
- Understanding of Data Lake concepts and modern data warehousing practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to system reliability and security
Nice to have
- Experience with AWS Lake Formation, S3, AWS Glue, or Athena
- Familiarity with AWS RDS and Aurora
- Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and large-scale data environments
Full description
About eTap Inc.
Founded in 2015, Electronic Transfer and Advance Processing Inc (eTap Inc.) is a Philippine-based fintech company and the country’s leading manufacturer, operator, and developer of custom self-service transaction machines and payment systems. We lead the market with ingenuity, collaboration, and a customer-centric focus, innovating machines and payment systems for top telecoms, digital banks, and payment aggregators driving financial inclusion and improving communities nationwide.
Join eTap Inc.
Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative company shaping the future of financial services while making a tangible difference in the lives of many. If you’re passionate about people management, HR operations, and learning in a dynamic environment, eTap is the place for you.
What the Database Administrator Looks Forward to Doing Well
As a Database Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our MySQL and PostgreSQL database environments. You will also support the company’s growing Data Lake infrastructure and ETL/ELT processes that enable reliable and efficient data operations across the organization.
Your success will be measured by database uptime, query performance optimization, reliability of data pipelines, data integrity, and the overall efficiency of data storage and retrieval systems.
What You Will Do: Database Administration
- Manage and maintain MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
- Perform database monitoring, tuning, and optimization
- Troubleshoot database issues and ensure high availability of systems
- Support database upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities
ETL Pipeline Operations
- Design, implement, and maintain ETL/ELT workflows
- Ensure accurate and timely movement of data between systems and the Data Lake
- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and synchronization issues
- Work with structured and unstructured datasets across multiple platforms
Data Lake Maintenance
- Maintain Data Lake structure, storage organization, and optimization practices
- Support partitioning strategies and efficient file formats such as Parquet and Avro
- Ensure data accessibility, integrity, and scalability for analytics and reporting
System Monitoring & Performance
- Proactively monitor database and pipeline performance
- Identify bottlenecks and implement performance improvements
- Ensure systems remain reliable, stable, and responsive to business needs