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.
