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Senior O&M Database EngineerJob DescriptionAs a SQL Database Engineer responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing databases to ensure the reliability and performance of our database environments. Align with Business Goals Familiarize with the company's mission, vision, and strategic objectives. Work closely with other departments. Clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Forecast future network needs and plan for capacity expansion. Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle). Perform database backups and recovery operations. Monitor database performance and implement optimization techniques. Manage user access and permissions. Diagnose and resolve database-related issues. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and implement solutions. Analyze and optimize SQL queries for improved performance. Create and maintain indexes to optimize query execution. Plan and execute database migrations. Migrate data between different database platforms. Database support and operations often require 24/7 coverage, so shift work may be necessary. Being on call to respond to urgent issues outside of regular working hours may be required. Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation on DB solution configurations, policies, and operational procedures. Prepare reports on incidents, system performance, and solution effectiveness with a Root cause analysis. Optimize performance and capacity. Anticipate future needs and develop a roadmap for modernization. Prioritize activities Monitor and respond promptly to incidents. Optimize Performance Track metrics. Fine-tuning Keep abreast of the latest technologies Understanding Level Designs Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation on solution configurations and operational procedures. Prepare reports on incidents, system performance, and solution effectiveness with a Root cause analysis. Staying up to date with the latest technologies. Personal Skills Strong Team Management Skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent presentation skills.Technical Skills- Strong understanding of SQL Server or MySQL. - Experience with database administration tasks. - Proficiency in SQL query writing and optimization. - Knowledge of database design principles. - Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell). - Understanding database maintenance best practices. - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable database solutions on cloud platforms. - Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies. - Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues. - Perform database capacity planning and performance tuning. - Work with development teams to optimize database schemas and queries. - Execute basic SQL queries for data retrieval and analysis. - Querying Microsoft SQL Server Databases at Microsoft - Designing Microsoft SQL Server Databases at Microsoft. - Database administrator fundamentals. - Microsoft .Net Fundamentals. - Administering Microsoft SQL Server Databases at Microsoft. - Performance Tuning and Optimizing SQL Databases. - SQL Server 2008-2012 Analysis Services at Microsoft. - SQL Server 2014: Performance and Optimization at Microsoft. - SQL Server 2016: Always On Availability Groups in Azure at Microsoft. - Ability to work under pressure and respond to incidents effectively.Job Location Jeddah , Saudi Arabia Job Role Engineering Years of Experience Min: 5
