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Database Engineer Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Aflak Solutions for Communications and IT
Title: Database Engineer
Company: Aflak Solutions for Communications and IT
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Description
Aflak Solutions for Communications and IT Ltd., founded in 2007 and based in Riyadh, specializes in meeting the growing demand for IT and Security Systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Committed to excellence, the company adheres to the highest standards and ensures exceptional quality in its services. Aflak Solutions is dedicated to innovation and providing reliable, tailored IT solutions to its clients. The company prides itself on its role in driving technological advancements in the region.
We are looking for a professional Database Engineer / DBA to join our team and ensure the performance, integrity, and security of enterprise databases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain high-availability database systems
- Design and implement databases based on business requirements
- Define users and manage data access and distribution
- Ensure continuous database operations (24/7 availability)
- Provide seamless data flow across systems
- Manage both backend data structure and frontend accessibility
- Implement:
- Backup and recovery strategies
- High-speed transaction recovery
- Performance optimization
- Minimize downtime and improve query performance
- Provide proactive and reactive database support
- Train users on database usage
- Define and enforce:
- Database policies
- Procedures
- Standards
- Perform regular testing for:
- Security
- Data privacy
- Data integrity
- Monitor performance and apply updates, patches, and upgrades
- Stay updated with latest technologies and trends
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience as Database Administrator (DBA)
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Database systems
- End-user applications
- Excellent knowledge of:
- SQL
- Backup & recovery
- Data security & integrity
- Experience in:
- Database design
- Documentation
- Coding
- Familiarity with:
- DBA tools
- Third-party tools
- APIs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
- Certification such as MCSE (Data Management & Analytics) is a plus
Skills:
- Data Management
- Performance Optimization
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
📍 Location: Riyadh