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Database Administration Engineer

Nextcare Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 16 May 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $80k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Unspecified
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job: The Database Administration Engineer is primarily responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing the company's database systems, specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL, throughout the full portfolio. Key responsibilities include overseeing database architecture, performance tuning, capacity planning, and implementing high availability and disaster recovery strategies. The DBA will also handle advanced troubleshooting, monitor critical database events, and ensure thorough documentation is maintained. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement technical solutions that align with the company’s business and IT objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and secure database systems, specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL.
  • Oversee database architecture, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and monitor critical database events.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator Engineer, with expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL.
  • In-depth knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.
  • Experience in high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
  • Strong understanding of database security best practices, including data encryption and access control.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud).
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills for resolving complex database issues.
  • Familiarity with capacity planning and database scalability.
  • Experience in designing and implementing automated monitoring and alerting systems.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
  • Certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, PostgreSQL Certified) are a plus.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python, SQL) for automation.

Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time, Permanent


What We Offer: At Allianz, we value our employees and support their personal and professional development. We offer a variety of courses and targeted development programs in a global environment that encourages international mobility and career progression. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a priority, which is why we offer Work Well programs to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, acting as an equal opportunity employer and welcoming applications from individuals regardless of ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

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About Nextcare

Nextcare is the leading “Third Party Administrator” (TPA) for the insurance industry in the GCC & MENA region. Since its establishment in 1999, the company specializes in providing complete health insurance management and administration services to insurers and other healthcare payers providing the perfect balance between the best customer service and the maximum cost optimization in addition to compliance with regulators. Nextcare operates the region’s first 24/7 medically staffed and multilingual call center for a direct and partner network allowing cashless access across various countries. With more than 4 Million members under management, the company administers an annual portfolio of over USD 1 billion claims in value and 8.5 million claims in volume for more than 120 clients including insurance companies and self-funded schemes. Being a member of the renowned Allianz Group, Nextcare creates and tailors health insurance management programs covering Customer Service, Risk Assessment Solutions, Managed Care Services, Software Solutions, and Added Services. Nextcare employs more than 1,100 employees located in its branches in the UAE, Lebanon, KSA, Egypt, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco, and Tunisia.