So, what’s the role all about?
The Senior Cloud Database Engineer will ensure SQL Server database performance and availability in a 24x7 environment.

How will you make an impact?  

• Install, configure, upgrade, monitor, maintain, and manage multiple SQL Server databases.
• Perform database and application tuning.
• Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures.
• Implement and maintain database security
• Create, maintain, and monitor SQL 
• Other duties assigned by the manager

Have you got what it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years maintaining SQL Server mission-critical databases 
• 5+ years of TSQL programming 
• 2+ years implementing and maintaining database replication
• 2+ years implementing and maintaining SQL Server Availability Groups
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical people 
• Problem-solving skills are a must
• Ability to meet deadlines

You will have an advantage if you also have:

• SSAS/SSRS/SSIS
• Newer data/streaming platforms: Kafka, MSK, Snowflake, Aurora DB, SNS
• AWS, AWS CLI management
• MS Azure database management
• MCSE/MCDBA/OCP 
• NET technologies 
• PowerShell 
• C#
• Rubrik
• TFS/GitHub

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.​

What’s in it for you?
Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX! 
At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 10611
Reporting into: Manager, Network Operations
Role Type: Individual Contributor

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the system performance, services in the cloud infrastructure to ensure the availability of the connectivity and services
• Performing regular checks on systems, services in the infrastructure
• Provide timely response to all incidents, outages, and performance alerts. Categorize issues for escalation to appropriate technical teams.
• Monitor and Identify events proactively resolving issues.
• Respond & Resolve Customer escalations within the SLA window.
• Turn up customer applications & services in accordance with standard procedures.
• Open and track to resolution carrier and internal tickets.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a software support position
• Intermediate level knowledge on Cloud Technology (Azure, GCP, AWS, etc.)
• Mid-Level technical knowledge in at least one of the following categories.
  • Telephony configuration and troubleshooting
    • Knowledge of PBX, ACD, CTI, VoIP and IVR applications.
    • Proficient in SIP, RTP, ISDN and other VoIP technologies
  • Networking configuration and troubleshooting
    • Knowledge in network theories and protocols like: TCP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, BGP, MPLS, QoS, etc.
    • Proficient in Internet Technologies, including routing, switching and general network infrastructure in a Cloud Environment
  • Systems administration and troubleshooting
    • Knowledge in VMware, bare metal/blade servers, Active Directory, Enterprise Applications, etc.
  • Database Use and Administration
    • Knowledge on MySQL, SQL Server
  • Must be willing to work shifts and participate in on-call rotation (Days/Nights/Weekends).
  • An understanding of operating systems, business applications, and network systems.
  • Ability to communicate clearly (both in writing and speech).

Company Benefits

• Company stocks
• Annual merit increase based on performance
• 15% night shift differential pay
• Paid Leave with Cash Conversion
• HMO with free dependents
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• While on work from home setup: Internet and meal allowance are provided
• Employee Assistance Program for mental and social well-being
• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, PagIBIG, 13^th month pay, Solo parent leave, Special leave for women)