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Senior Database Administrator

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Senior Database Administrator (DBA) | High growth Scale up - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Would you like to build the data backbone for mission critical systems We are looking for a Senior DBA to own the performance, security, and scalability of our mission-critical data platforms.

The Core Mission

  • Build and operate high-availability container platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
  • Manage automated delivery via GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or Spinnaker.
  • Oversee NGINX (Ingress/Gateways), manage PKI/TLS certificates, and implement WAF/API security best practices.
  • Support connectivity and performance for PostgreSQL and ClickHouse; drive reliability using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.
  • Design DR strategies and maintain Infrastructure as Code via Terraform/Ansible across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar
  • 7+ years of expertise managing large-scale relational databases in high-traffic production environments.
  • Proven track record with OLAP or high-performance analytical data stores.
  • Deep understanding of data-at-rest encryption, lifecycle key management, and meeting rigorous industry security standards.
  • Mastery of distributed system architecture, including high availability configurations, multi-region replication, and robust disaster recovery planning.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, containerized databases, and automation tools

Why This Challenge

You'll be joining a forward-thinking environment where infrastructure is treated as a first-class product. You will have the autonomy to refine the platform, the tools to stay at the cutting edge, and a team that values technical elegance and reliability above all else.

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