Database Administrator
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
Security & Compliance
Manage database access controls and user permissions
Implement security best practices including encryption and audit monitoring
Support compliance with internal controls and data governance standards
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Execute and validate backup and recovery procedures
Ensure critical databases and data assets are protected and recoverable
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing activities
Why You Should Join Us
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to work in a fast-growing fintech company
Exposure to enterprise-scale databases, cloud platforms, and Data Lake technologies
Career growth in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and database administration
Collaborative and innovation-driven environment
Why You Shouldn’t
If you prefer highly non-technical or field-based work, this role is heavily focused on systems, databases, and infrastructure
If troubleshooting complex technical issues and analyzing data systems do not excite you, this role may not be the right fit
If you are not comfortable working with structured processes, monitoring tools, and system maintenance tasks, this may not align with your working style
Who We’re Looking For
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 technologies
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
Plus Points If You 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
Join the Revolution: Be Part of eTap Inc.!
Are you ready to step into a world where technology meets innovation, and every day is an adventure? At eTap Inc., we’re not just another fintech company; we're trailblazers on a mission to transform the financial landscape in the Philippines!