SQL Database Engineer

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Jussor Full time 120,000 - 200,000 per year

About Role:

The Senior SQL Database Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining complex SQL Server database environments. This role ensures high performance, availability, security, and scalability across mission-critical systems. The candidate must bring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage large-scale database infrastructures.

Role Description:

Database Design & Architecture

  • Design highly available, scalable SQL Server database architectures.
  • Develop logical and physical data models and ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Lead database design for new applications, integrations, and enterprise solutions.

Database Development

  • Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views.
  • Optimize T-SQL code for performance, resource efficiency, and scalability.
  • Implement indexing strategies and query optimization techniques.

Database Administration

  • Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server environments.
  • Manage database clustering, replication, Always On, and disaster recovery setups.
  • Monitor performance and tune systems for maximum reliability.
  • Ensure data integrity and implement best practices for security and access control.

Backup, Recovery & High Availability

  • Develop and maintain backup and recovery processes and policies.
  • Implement HA/DR strategies (Always On, Log Shipping, Mirroring, Replication).
  • Conduct disaster recovery testing and ensure readiness.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

  • Use tools such as SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor, and DMVs for diagnostics.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies.
  • Monitor server health, storage utilization, and capacity planning.

Security & Compliance

  • Configure security roles, permissions, auditing, and encryption.
  • Ensure compliance with data security standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable).
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patching.

Data Migration & Integration

  • Lead large-scale database migration projects (on-prem → cloud or version upgrades).
  • Work with ETL tools and SSIS packages for data movement and transformation.
  • Collaborate with development teams on integration architecture.

Documentation & Governance

  • Maintain detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs.
  • Create database policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Provide guidance to developers and junior DBAs.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work closely with application teams, DevOps, BI, and infrastructure teams.
  • Contribute to architectural reviews and technology roadmaps.
  • Mentor junior team members and lead database-related initiatives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server database engineering or administration.
  • Expert knowledge in
    SQL Server 2012–2022
    .
  • Strong experience with
    Always On, Replication, Clustering, Log Shipping
    .
  • Expert-level T-SQL coding and performance tuning skills.
  • Deep understanding of indexing, query optimization, and execution plans.
  • Experience with
    SSRS, SSIS, SSAS
    is a plus.
  • Knowledge of
    Cloud databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, GCP)
    is highly preferable.
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting or automation tools.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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