Datamatics Technologies

Database Administrator (Mid-Level DBA)

Datamatics Technologies Dammam Governorate, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

20 h ago
dba Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Saudi Arabia
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About the role

The Database Administrator will manage, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments, including installation, patching, and performance tuning. They will also ensure data integrity, handle backup and recovery processes, and collaborate with development teams on database requirements.

What they look for

PostgreSQL Oracle SQL Server MySQL Database Administration Performance Tuning Backup And Recovery Troubleshooting HA/DR Database Replication Database Security Access Management Monitoring Tools SQL Capacity Planning Data Integrity

Requirements

Candidates must have 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator with proficiency in PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL. The role is strictly reserved for Saudi Nationals with strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of database security and replication.

Full description

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Saudi Arabia Nationality: Saudi National (Mandatory) Experience: 3–5 Years (Mid-Level Position)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing and supporting enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and/or MySQL.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform standard DBA activities including database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain database systems.
  • Manage database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery activities.
  • Monitor database performance, availability, capacity, and health.
  • Perform SQL and database performance tuning.
  • Manage users, roles, permissions, and database security.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and performance issues.
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and maintenance activities.
  • Ensure data integrity, availability, and reliability.
  • Maintain database documentation, procedures, and configurations.
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams on database-related requirements.

Required Skills

  • 3–5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
  • Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and/or MySQL.
  • Good knowledge of SQL, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with HA/DR and database replication.
  • Knowledge of database security, access management, and monitoring tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Saudi National.

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