SQL & Oracle DBA

DXC.technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Senior Engineer in Saudi Arabia to manage Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases. This role involves performance tuning, managing database lifecycles, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience with expertise in SQL optimization and automation tools. Join a collaborative team that values inclusivity and supports individual work styles.

Qualifications

• Typically 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry.
• Expertise in fine tuning tools for databases.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard database management practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior engineer for Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Participates in SQL code-reviews for the application teams.
• Lead performance tuning, patch management, and incident resolution.

Skills

Oracle 19c+

SQL optimization

Automation

Database management practices

Oracle RAC

Powershell

Experience with large database environments

Knowledge of hybrid cloud database setups

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

2+ years in a similar role

Tools

SQL Profiler

RMAN

SSIS

SSRS

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior engineer for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and other database technologies.
• Responsible for database backup and restore functions including scheduled tests of DR availability, including knowledge of MS SQL restoration and availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication and especially Always-On.
• Actively partcipate in CAB meeting,DORM Calls,escalation calls,Improvement sessions
• MS SQL production SQL Instance / database level performance tuning.
• Understands SQL parameter/configuraton files enhancemenet and deep tuning
• Participates in SQL code-reviews for the application teams to enforce SQL coding standards.
• Builds and reports on SQL environment performance and availability metrics and takes appropriate actions to implement best practices and optimize performance.
• Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects.
• Writes appropriate SQL scripts to extract data efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Install database software/features on servers as needed.
• Monitor databases for performance and issues using monitoring tools.
• Ensure all database servers are managed to Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
• Working closely with Vendors and external support to provide stable environment
• Architect and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and backup/restore strategies.
• Lead performance tuning, patch management, and complex incident resolution.
• Manage Oracle database lifecycle: provisioning, migration, upgrades.
• Manage SQL database lifecycle: EOL provisioning, migration, upgrades.
• Ensure high availability and replication readiness across DCs.
• Ensure DB is maintaining at high level of concistency
• Implement automation for routine tasks using Powershell/ T-SQL, PL/SQL scripting, Cron Jobs and SQL Jobs
• Ensure NCA and NDMO compliance, secure data handling, and auditing.
• Mentor L2 Oracle/SQL engineers and interface with solution architects.

Mandatory Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role
• Advanced skills in Oracle 19c+, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, OEM, SQL 2014, SQL2017, SQL2019, SSIS, SSRS
• Expertise in SQL optimization and schema tuning, capacity tuning and database deep troubleshooting
• Expertise in using combination of fine tuning tools : SQL Profiler, extended event, default trace, windows performance counter
• Have experience with Large database environment,
• Experience in hybrid cloud database setups.
• Knowledgeable with automation, reporting, automatic performance tuning,
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard database management practices and methodologies.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Professional certification in database administration
• Powershell,
• Windows & Unix administrations,
• ITIL

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