Database Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize database systems that support business-critical applications and services. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in database administration, performance tuning, security management, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting complex database environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain database solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and database structures.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement database security policies, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support business applications.
• Perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations when required.
• Develop and maintain database documentation, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability across all systems.
• Proactively identify opportunities for database performance improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Database Administration or Database Engineering.
• Strong experience with Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and/or PostgreSQL.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, query optimization, and database tuning.
• Experience in backup and recovery management.
• Knowledge of database security and access management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.