Database Administrator (DBA)

Al Sharq Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Sharq Technology is seeking a Database Administrator in Doha, Qatar to design, manage, and optimize databases for availability, integrity, performance, and security. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 3+ years of experience, with residency in Qatar.

The ideal candidate will install and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB instances, optimize performance, implement backups, DR, and security measures, and assist developers with queries and schema

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in database administration.
• Candidates must be currently residing in Qatar.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Ensure database performance optimization and indexing.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
• Secure databases against unauthorized access.
• Support developers with database queries and schema design.

Skills

Database administration

SQL queries

Schema design

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Job Purpose

The Database Administrator will design, manage, and optimize databases to ensure data availability, integrity, performance, and security.

Experience: 3+ years | Location: Doha, Qatar | Employment type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Ensure database performance optimization and indexing.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery, and high availability configurations.
• Secure databases against unauthorized access.
• Support developers with database queries and schema design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in database administration.
• Candidates must be currently residing in Qatar.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional