Database Administrator (SQL / ERP)

DPL Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DPL Group is seeking a highly experienced SQL Server DBA to oversee MS SQL Server databases, ensure data integrity, and support ERP systems in Abu Dhabi. The role requires hands-on expertise in SQL Server, Epicor ERP, and related integrations, with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, performing DR tests, and leading backups, while providing real-time support and after-hours response as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on MS SQL Server DBA experience.
• Expertise in Epicor ERP, Engineering (PED), and HR system management.
• Experience with HA/DR, backups, performance tuning, and security audits.

Responsibilities

• Administer, optimize, and maintain MS SQL Server databases for high availability and data integrity.
• Monitor SQL Server health and manage workloads.
• Execute backup/restore validations, DR simulations, and index maintenance.
• Resolve user-reported issues and support ERP/digital transformation projects.
• Manage database security, access controls, and compliance.

Skills

MS SQL Server

Epicor ERP

T-SQL queries

HA/DR

Security audits

Data migration

System integrations

Root cause analysis

After-hours support

DBA health monitoring

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job description

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• *10+ years* of hands-on experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
• * Strong expertise in *Epicor ERP*, Engineering (PED), and HR system management/integrations.
• * Proven track record in SQL Server health monitoring, performance tuning, indexing, and backup/recovery strategies.
• * Practical experience with *HA/DR mechanisms* (Failover, High Availability, Disaster Recovery testing).
• * Proficiency in developing and optimizing *T-SQL queries*, stored procedures, and execution plans.
• * Experience in system integrations, data migration, capacity planning, and security audits.
• * Ability to provide real-time support to business users and perform root cause analysis for critical incidents.
• * Strong knowledge of server maintenance, patching, version upgrades, and database consistency checks (DBCC).
• * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage after-hours support when needed.

Skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greenfield SAP S/4HANA Implementation & Epicor-9 ERP Management.
• * Administer, optimize, and maintain MS SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and data integrity.
• * Monitor SQL Server health (CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, wait stats) and manage Task Agent workloads.
• * Execute daily, weekly, and monthly backup/restore validations, DR simulations, and index maintenance.
• * Resolve user-reported application/database issues and support major ERP/digital transformation projects.
• * Manage database security, access controls, permissions, and compliance standards.