Senior Database Engineer

Location: New Cairo, Cairo
Terms: Full-Time, On-Site

Summary:
The Senior Database Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing the company’s database systems to ensure their high performance, security, and reliability. This role supports mission-critical applications and analytics across all subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Design and Architecture:
  

  • Design scalable and secure database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
    

  • Develop data models and maintain data dictionaries.
    

  • Ensure data integrity and normalization for optimal performance.
    

• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
  

  • Monitor database performance using advanced tools.
    

  • Optimize queries, indexing, and caching for improved speed and reliability.
    

  • Troubleshoot slow-running queries and provide resolution.
    

• Backup, Recovery, and Security:
  

  • Implement robust disaster recovery plans, including automated backups.
    

  • Ensure compliance with data protection policies and best practices.
    

  • Set up roles, permissions, and access controls to secure sensitive data.
    

• Collaboration and Support:
  

  • Work with application developers, analysts, and system administrators.
    

  • Provide database-related input for application design and changes.
    

  • Mentor junior DBAs and contribute to process improvement.
    

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  

• 5+ years of experience in database engineering, administration, or development.
  

• Deep knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle.
  

• Familiarity with NoSQL solutions like MongoDB, Redis, or Cassandra is a plus.
  

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty
  

• MongoDB Certified DBA
  

• ITIL Foundation