Senior Database Administrator - Saudi National - Riyadh, KSA
DeepSource Technologies Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at DeepSource Technologies. Riyadh · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Keep databases reliable and available by tracking their performance and operational health
- Protect stored data with access controls and safeguards against loss
- Build and maintain database systems and schemas, then improve speed through indexing and query tuning
- Run backup and recovery plans, and fix issues such as corruption or connection failures
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or a related area
- At least five years working as a database administrator
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle, MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server
Who this fits
This senior, on-site role suits a Saudi national based in Riyadh who can handle database work independently and alongside others. You’ll coordinate with IT colleagues, developers and stakeholders.
From the employer
Job Summary:
DS DeepSource GmbH is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to join our multinational partner. As a DBA, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our databases. You will work closely with other IT professionals, developers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth database operations and support our mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor the performance, reliability, and availability of databases.
- Develop and implement security measures to protect the databases from unauthorized access or data loss.
- Design, implement, and maintain database systems and schemas.
- Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Plan and execute database backups and disaster recovery procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, such as performance bottlenecks, data corruption, and connectivity problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
- Strong knowledge of database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with database administration tools and monitoring systems.
- Familiarity with database security best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) are a plus.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance ( Family )
- Annual flight tickets ( Family )
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