The company is seeking an experienced SQL & Oracle DB Engineer responsible for the design, optimization, and advanced administration of Oracle and MS SQL database systems. This expert-level role involves overseeing lifecycle management, automation, and disaster recovery readiness of Oracle environments supporting critical services.
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Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other database technologies.
- Responsible for database backup and restore functions, including scheduled tests of disaster recovery availability, with knowledge of MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication, and Always-On.
- Perform MS SQL production database level performance tuning.
- Participate in SQL code reviews for application teams to enforce SQL coding standards.
- Build and report on SQL environment performance and availability metrics; implement best practices and optimize performance.
- Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects.
- Write SQL scripts to extract data efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Install database software on servers as needed.
- Monitor databases for performance and issues using monitoring tools.
- Ensure all database servers are managed according to Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
- Architect and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and backup/restore strategies.
- Lead performance tuning, patch management, and complex incident resolution.
- Manage Oracle database lifecycle, including provisioning, migration, and upgrades.
- Ensure high availability and replication readiness across data centers.
- Implement automation for routine tasks using Ansible or PL/SQL scripting.
- Ensure compliance with NCA and NDMO, and secure data handling and auditing practices.
- Mentor L2 Oracle engineers and interface with solution architects.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in the industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role.
- Advanced skills in Oracle 19c+, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM.
- Expertise in SQL optimization and schema tuning.
- Experience in hybrid cloud database setups.
- Knowledge of Ansible or Terraform for automation.
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard database management practices and methodologies.
Other Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus.
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
- Professional certification in database administration.
Work Conditions:
Full-time, on-site position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
