Database Designer - Data Modeling

DiceTek UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

DiceTek UAE is hiring a Database Designer in Dubai to support the design of scalable and secure database structures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database architecture, data modeling, and creating documentation.

This full-time role focuses on translating business requirements into structured designs, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic environment contributing to innovative database projects in a growing technology market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in database design and data modeling.
• Strong experience creating logical and physical data models and ERDs.
• Good understanding of relational database concepts and secure design.

Responsibilities

• Design logical and physical database models based on business requirements.
• Create ERDs, schemas, and database documentation for systems.
• Work with teams during solution design and implementation.

Skills

Database design

Logical data modeling

Physical data modeling

ERD creation

Database schemas

Data flow documentation

Data dictionaries

BRD analysis

Data integrity

Database normalization

Secure database design

Performance optimization

Database standards

Naming conventions

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IBM InfoSphere Data Architect

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Draw.io

Microsoft Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

Database Designer - Data Modeling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an I T and Services opportunity for professionals experienced in database architecture, data modeling, ERD creation, schema design, business requirements analysis, and enterprise data documentation. The role supports the design of scalable, secure, and high-performance database structures that align with BRDs, application needs, data governance standards, and long-term business growth.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: I T and Services
• Function: Database Development-Administration
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: 12000 – 18000 (estimated range based on similar jobs in the city)

Key Responsibilities

• Design logical and physical database models based on business requirements, BRDs, application workflows, and enterprise data needs.
• Create ERDs, schemas, data flow diagrams, entity relationships, and database documentation for new and existing systems.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into structured database designs that support performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work closely with business analysts, developers, DBAs, architects, and project teams during solution design and implementation.
• Define database standards, naming conventions, field definitions, data structures, and documentation rules.
• Review database models to ensure data integrity, security, consistency, normalization, and alignment with best practices.
• Support performance-focused design decisions, including indexing considerations, data relationships, and optimized schema structures.
• Maintain updated documentation for database designs, data dictionaries, data flows, table relationships, and system dependencies.
• Assist teams in understanding database structures, data ownership, and integration points across business applications.
• Validate database designs against compliance, operational needs, and future scalability requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in database design, data modeling, database documentation, or enterprise data architecture support.
• Strong experience creating logical and physical data models, ERDs, schemas, and database design documentation.
• Good understanding of relational database concepts, normalization, data integrity, indexing, scalability, and secure database design.
• Ability to read BRDs, understand business workflows, and convert requirements into practical database structures.
• Experience collaborating with business analysts, software developers, DBAs, solution architects, and technical delivery teams.
• Strong documentation discipline with attention to naming standards, design consistency, and data governance principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify design gaps, data relationship issues, and future system requirements.

Skills Set

• Database design
• Logical data modeling
• Physical data modeling
• ERD creation
• Database schemas
• Data flow documentation
• Data dictionaries
• BRD analysis
• Data integrity
• Database normalization
• Secure database design
• Performance optimization
• Database standards
• Naming conventions
• Erwin Data Modeler
• Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler
• IBM InfoSphere Data Architect
• Lucidchart
• Draw.io
• Microsoft Visio

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on enterprise I T and Services database design projects in Dubai's growing technology market.
• Exposure to scalable database modeling, business requirements translation, data documentation, and solution design collaboration.
• Suitable for data modeling professionals who want to strengthen their expertise in secure, optimized, and well-documented database structures.
• A strong full-time role for candidates who enjoy structured thinking, database architecture support, and enterprise data design.

About the Company

Dicetek LLC is a Dubai-based technology, staffing, and professional services company supporting organizations across the UAE with skilled IT, business, finance, and project professionals. The company helps clients deliver enterprise technology solutions, data platforms, database design support, and specialized workforce services across multiple industries.