Analyst - Open Source DBA

Mindtel; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindtel in Dubai seeks a Database Migration Analyst to support moving client operational databases from proprietary systems such as Oracle and SQL Server to open-source platforms like PostgreSQL and MySQL. The role includes assisting in evaluation planning and executing migration activities to reduce total cost of ownership and vendor dependency.

You will also handle BAU tasks including routine performance analysis, application support, and coordinating upgrades or release requests from business

Qualifications

• Experience managing PostgreSQL versions 14+ on Linux and Windows.
• Familiar with MongoDB, MySQL and open-source database ecosystems.
• Certifications listed in the ad are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of client databases from proprietary RDBMS to open-source platforms.
• Plan and execute migration activities to reduce TCO and vendor lock-in.
• Provide BAU support: performance analysis, maintenance, upgrades, and release coordination.

Skills

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Linux

Windows

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Tools

PostgreSQL EDB

PEM (PostgreSQL Enterprise Manager)

EFM (Enterprise Failover Manager)

CitusData

Streaming Replication

Job description

To support the migration of CLIENT operational application databases from proprietary systems (such as Oracle and SQL Server) to open-source platforms like PostgreSQL and MySQL. The role involves assisting in the evaluation planning and execution of migration activities aimed at reducing the total cost of ownership and dependency on proprietary technologies. The analyst will also handle business- as-usual (BAU) tasks including routine maintenance system performance analysis application support and coordinating upgrades or release requests from business units

Professional/Regulatory/CertificationRequirements:

• PostgreSQL Professional Certification
• EDB (EnterpriseDB) Professional Certification
• OCP: Oracle Certified Professional MySQL
• RHCE or RHCSA: Red Hat Certified Engineer / System Administrator

MongoDB Associate Database Administrator Certification

CoreActivities Experience:

Experienced in managing and supporting PostgreSQL (version 14 and above) on both Linux and Windows platforms including PostgreSQL EDB and high availability setups using Streaming Replication and Postgres-BDR. Skilled in working with MySQL versions 5 through 8 across Linux and Windows environments

Skills ToolsandSystemsExperience:

• Open-Source Databases: PostgreSQL (90%) MongoDB (5%) MySQL (5%)
• Scripting: Bash PowerShell and Python
• PostgreSQL EDB (version 12 and above)
• PostgreSQL Enterprise Manager (PEM) for performance monitoring
• Database clustering and replication technologies including CitusData and EDB Enterprise Failover Manager (EFM)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Microsoft Office Suite