DBA (Cloud)

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled DBA (Cloud) to manage and optimize its cloud-based database environments. This role involves ensuring high performance, security, and data integrity while executing migrations and integrations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant fields and at least 3 years of experience with cloud databases. The company offers benefits such as Paid Time Off and a Performance Bonus.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in database administration, focusing on cloud databases.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to effectively resolve database issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud-based databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Implement and monitor backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and database requirements.

Skills

Database administration

Cloud technologies

SQL

Performance tuning

Cloud security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

AWS RDS

Azure SQL Database

Google Cloud SQL

Job description

BlackStone eIT is seeking a skilled DBA (Cloud) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud-based database environments, ensuring high performance, security, and data integrity. You will play a vital role in executing database migrations, configurations, and integrations while leveraging cloud technologies to enhance business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud-based databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Implement and monitor backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments.
• Configure security measures and access controls to protect sensitive data in the cloud.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and database requirements.
• Perform database migrations from on-premises to cloud environments, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues, implementing necessary optimizations.
• Stay informed about the latest cloud technologies and industry best practices related to database management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation on database configurations, processes, and policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on cloud databases such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in managing cloud-based databases and understanding of cloud architecture.
• Experience with data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and optimization.
• Knowledge of database migration strategies and integration with cloud services.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools applicable to cloud services.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve database issues effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work with diverse teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity and security.
• A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus