Senior SQL Database Engineer

PCS Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PCS Gulf, a Dubai-based IT and financial consulting firm, seeks a mid‑to‑senior Database Administrator to manage SQL databases for client projects. You will lead migration, optimization, security, and disaster recovery while ensuring data integrity and availability.

Collaboration with clients and teams to plan scalable database solutions is essential. Responsibilities include smooth handover of DBA duties, rapid issue resolution, regular backups, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of database administration experience with SQL databases.
• Proficient in SQL database management, migration and optimization.
• Experience with data backup and recovery techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud services and DB hosting.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a smooth transition of database management responsibilities from the previous DBA to our team, ensuring minimal disruption to the client's operations.
• Quickly assess and address immediate operational challenges or disruptions in the SQL database to restore normal business functions.
• Conduct a thorough evaluation of the current state of the SQL database, identifying areas for improvement, optimization, and potential risks.
• Implement necessary optimizations and configurations to enhance performance, efficiency, and scalability of the SQL database.
• Review and strengthen the database's security posture, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure data integrity through regular backups, validation processes, and robust disaster recovery planning.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and conduct training sessions for the client's team on operations and best practices.
• Offer proactive and reactive support for the SQL database, including maintenance, updates, and timely issue response.
• Collaborate with the client on strategic database initiatives for scalability and technology updates.

Skills

SQL Database Management

Migration

Optimization

Backup & Recovery

Cloud Services

Data Security & Compliance

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

PCS Gulf, a Dubai-based IT and financial consulting firm, seeks a mid‑to‑senior Database Administrator to manage SQL databases for client projects. You will lead migration, optimization, security, and disaster recovery while ensuring data integrity and availability.

Collaboration with clients and teams to plan scalable database solutions is essential. Responsibilities include smooth handover of DBA duties, rapid issue resolution, regular backups, and documentation.