MariaDB/MySQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Summary

Requirement : Suitable Only candidates available with Valid Iqama for local transfer within KSA

We are seeking an experienced MariaDB Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our MariaDB database environments. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, security, and reliability of databases supporting business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MariaDB database servers

Monitor database performance and optimize queries, indexes, and schemas

Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Ensure high availability and replication (Master-Slave, Galera Cluster, etc.)

Perform database security management (users, roles, privileges, encryption)

Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis

Plan and execute database capacity planning and storage management

Work closely with developers to support application database design and tuning

Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts (Shell, Python, etc.)

Maintain database documentation and operational procedures

Support production, staging, and development database environments

Ensure compliance with company policies and data protection standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator

Strong hands-on experience with MariaDB / MySQL

In-depth knowledge of:

SQL and query optimization

Indexing strategies

Stored procedures and triggers

Replication and clustering

Experience with Linux/Unix systems

Strong understanding of backup tools (mysqldump, mariabackup, etc.)

Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Zabbix, Percona Monitoring, etc.)

Knowledge of database security best practices

Ability to work under pressure and handle production incidents

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months