Lead Database Administrator

Do you enjoy enabling colleagues to do their job even better, faster, and with less friction? Do you enjoy working with infrastructure and making provisioning and operations as smooth as possible? If yes, you may be the right person to join our Database Management and Platform Product Team!

You will be part of the team responsible for the database management, focusing more on automation and orchestration across our department. We design and roll out strategies, optimize ways of working, and hasten our infrastructure products by being a vital part of these products until we attain our aims. As an essential contributor to our Team, you have the chance to enhance the experience of Vestas' infrastructure users and developers.

In the Database Management and Platform Team, you will be engineering and improving our infrastructure and database products that are used to provision Vestas' infrastructure solutions. Our department is fully Hybrid, working primarily with Azure Cloud and Enterprise On-Premises data center solutions.

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Responsibilities

In your position, your primary responsibilities will be to:

• Automate and script routine database tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention
• Creating databases and implementing infrastructure solutions based on business requirements
• Monitoring databases and related systems to ensure optimized performance
• Performing debugging procedures on database scripts and programs, as well as resolving conflicts
• Enforce best practices in database security, access control, and compliance standards
• Install, configure, and maintain database systems across on-premises and cloud environments
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle - from development to production - including CI/CD integration for database deployments, End-of-Life (EOL) management, and routine housekeeping
• Develop and update thorough documentation while also enhancing the team's collective knowledge

Qualifications

• Industry experience with exposure to Agile software engineering
• Practical experience with fundamental database platform services, particularly in the area of Microsoft SQL Server
• Skilled in managing Azure Database PaaS services, including deployment, monitoring, and scaling
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and working knowledge of MongoDB
• In-depth understanding of Microsoft SQL Server (to ver. SQL Server 2019+), Database administration and maintenance of production systems
• Proficient in scripting and automation using PowerShell or Python, with version control practices via GitHub / ADO and development tools like Visual Studio Code
• Experience in logical and physical data models, metadata definitions and models, queries and reports, processes, and maintenance procedures

Competencies

• Cross-skilled (functional, technical, development, operations, security) or motivated to learn development skills
• Experience in agile delivery methods (SAFe, KANBAN, DevOps, etc.)
• Motivated by working in teams, frequently communicating, and collaborating
• Qualified to make decisions and engage with other teams to manage dependencies
• Able to document and operate complicated solutions in a structured and simple manner

What we offer

We offer you an exciting role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company perks like fitness subsidy, health insurance, pension, life insurance, medical allowance, travel allowance, internet allowance, etc. We have a modern, inspiring office overlooking Manila Bay, conveniently located near public transport. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual off-site outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment where learning and growth are consistent, enhancing your personal and professional development.

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 30th of June 2025.

Additional Benefits

• Wellness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.