Senior Database Administrator (Saudi National) - Riyadh

About the role

DeepSource Technologies is looking for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join its multinational partner in Riyadh, KSA. The DBA ensures the performance, availability and security of the databases and works closely with IT professionals, developers and stakeholders to support mission-critical applications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the performance, reliability and availability of databases
• Develop and implement security measures to protect databases from unauthorized access or data loss
• Design, implement and maintain database systems and schemas
• Optimize performance through indexing, query optimization and performance tuning
• Plan and execute database backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Troubleshoot issues such as performance bottlenecks, data corruption and connectivity problems

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Familiarity with database security best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to work independently and in a team
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator are a plus

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Oracle, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with database administration tools and monitoring systems

What we offer

• Private health insurance (family)
• Annual flight tickets (family)