SQL Database Developer - KSA

DeepSource; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Database Developer with at least five years of experience. The role involves designing and maintaining efficient databases, with a focus on SQL Server and SharePoint APIs. The ideal candidate will ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and work collaboratively with developers and architects. This position offers the opportunity to impact backend systems significantly.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional experience in database development.
• Proficient in designing normalized and denormalized database schemas.
• Experience with query performance analysis and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient databases to support products.
• Monitor and optimize database performance for high-volume systems.
• Implement best practices for data security and integrity.

Skills

SQL Server

Database Design

Data Security

Performance Optimization

Data Integration

APIs (e.g., .NET Core, Node.js)

Docker

Job Automation

Tools

Quartz Scheduler

SharePoint APIs

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Database Developer with at least five years of professional experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining efficient, scalable, and secure databases that support our products. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and integrity of our backend systems and integrations, particularly with SQL Server and SharePoint storage.

The Database Developer will work closely with backend developers, solution architects, and other team members to optimize data handling, support APIs, and ensure seamless integration across the technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Design & Development:
  • Design normalized and denormalized database schemas to support product functionality and scalability.
  • Develop stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers to optimize data workflows.
• Performance & Optimization:
  • Analyze query performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement indexing strategies.
  • Monitor database performance and optimize queries for high-volume transactional systems.
• Data Integration:
  • Work with backend APIs (e.g., .NET Core, Node.js) to ensure smooth data exchange.
  • Manage data stored in SQL Server and integrate with SharePoint APIs and related systems.
• Data Security & Integrity:
  • Implement best practices for data security, backups, recovery, and compliance.
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy across different modules and systems.
• Collaboration:
  • Partner with Solution Architect to align database design with overall system architecture.
  • Support backend and frontend developers by providing optimized data structures and queries.
  • Work with QA to validate data consistency and accuracy during testing.
• Automation & Tools:
  • Contribute to job automation using tools like Quartz Scheduler.
  • Assist in supporting containerized applications (Docker) that rely on database services.