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Senior Database Admin Engineer

Unlock employer Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Posted: 15 Dec 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $45k - $65k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • No Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

You will be the cornerstone of our data infrastructure—designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database systems. Your work will directly impact system reliability, performance scalability, and data security across the organization.

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Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time, 24 months (extendable)
Language Requirements: Not specified

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performance & Reliability Management: Oversee end-to-end database administration including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, backup/recovery, and performance tuning.
  • Database Design & Optimization: Partner with development teams to design and optimize database structures, schemas, and data models for scalability and integrity.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce database security measures (access controls, encryption, auditing), ensuring alignment with industry standards and internal policies.
  • Troubleshooting & Resolution: Diagnose and resolve complex database issues including performance bottlenecks, data corruption, and system failures.
  • Backup/Recovery Strategy: Develop, test, and execute robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Upgrades & Migrations: Plan and lead database version upgrades and platform migrations with minimal downtime.
  • Automation & Leadership: Automate routine DBA tasks through scripting; provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.

Experience & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on DBA experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or MongoDB.
  • Proven track record in:
    • Database performance tuning & optimization
    • Implementing database security frameworks
    • Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
    • Scripting and automation (SQL, PL/SQL, Python, PowerShell)
    • Capacity planning and forecasting
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Available to work onsite for the contract duration.

Location: Sharjah, Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Contact Information:
Interested candidates with relevant experience can send their resume to shaloo.rani@the company.com along with current salary, expected salary, and notice period details.

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