Senior SQL DBA - Banking (8+ yrs)

VAM Systems Inc; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VAM Systems Inc is seeking an experienced MS SQL DBA to join our UAE operations in Dubai. The role focuses on administering, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases across production, DR, UAT, and development environments.

Immediate joining is expected. You will install, configure, patch, upgrade, and migrate databases, while optimizing performance, tuning queries, and managing backups and DR processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience.
• Experience with Always On, clustering, and replication.
• Experience with banking policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in production, DR, UAT, and development environments.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and SQL Server resources.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure business continuity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, performance issues, and service interruptions.
• Implement and maintain database security, access controls, encryption, and audit requirements.
• Support high availability solutions, including SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, and Replication.
• Work closely with application support teams, developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure seamless operations.
• Prepare and maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and health check reports.
• Ensure adherence to banking policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Always On Availability Groups

Job description

VAM Systems Inc is seeking an experienced MS SQL DBA to join our UAE operations in Dubai. The role focuses on administering, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases across production, DR, UAT, and development environments.

Immediate joining is expected. You will install, configure, patch, upgrade, and migrate databases, while optimizing performance, tuning queries, and managing backups and DR processes.