SQL & Oracle DB Engineer

2 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia DXC Technology Full time

Job Description

Responsible for the design, optimization, and advanced administration of Oracle and MS SQL database systems.

This expert-level role oversees lifecycle management, automation, and DR readiness of Oracle environments supporting critical services.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Serve as SME (subject matter expert) for Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL 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.
  • MS SQL production database level performance 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 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).
  • 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.
  • Ensure high availability and replication readiness across DCs.
  • Implement automation for routine tasks using Ansible or PL/SQL scripting.
  • Ensure NCA and NDMO compliance, secure data handling, and auditing.
  • Mentor L2 Oracle engineers and interface with solution architects.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Expertise in SQL optimization and schema tuning.
  • Experience in hybrid cloud database setups.
  • Knowledge of Ansible or Terraform for automation.
  • Strong knowledge of industry-standard database management practices and methodologies.

Other Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Professional certification in database administration

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