Lead SQL & Oracle DB Engineer📣 Job Ad

in Dxc Technology

20 days ago

	Contract Type	Full-time
	Workplace type	On-site
	Location	Riyadh

Job Description

About the Role

DXC Technology is seeking a Lead SQL & Oracle DB Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a deep understanding of database technologies, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. The role involves ensuring the performance, availability, and security of database environments, acting as a subject matter expert and technical lead.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other database technologies.
Manage and execute database backup and restore functions, including scheduled tests for Disaster Recovery (DR) availability.
Implement and maintain MS SQL Server availability technologies such as Clustering, Replication, and Always-On.
Perform performance tuning at the MS SQL production database level.
Participate in SQL code reviews for application teams to ensure adherence to SQL coding standards.
Build and report on SQL environment performance and availability metrics, taking proactive steps to implement best practices and optimize performance.
Assist in the technical analysis and design for current and future projects.
Write efficient and timely SQL scripts for data extraction.
Install database software on servers as required.
Monitor databases for performance issues and anomalies using designated monitoring tools.
Ensure all database servers are managed to meet defined Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
Architect and maintain Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, and associated backup/restore strategies.
Lead performance tuning initiatives, patch management, and complex incident resolution for Oracle databases.
Manage the full Oracle database lifecycle, including provisioning, migration, and upgrades.
Ensure high availability and replication readiness across data centers.
Implement automation for routine tasks using Ansible or PL/SQL scripting.
Ensure compliance with NCA and NDMO regulations, secure data handling, and auditing practices.
Mentor L2 Oracle engineers and interface effectively with solution architects.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in the industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar leadership role.
Advanced skills in Oracle 19c+, RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM).
Expertise in SQL optimization and schema tuning.
Experience in hybrid cloud database setups.
Knowledge of automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
Strong understanding of industry-standard database management practices and methodologies.