Database Specialist

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Database Specialist – National based in Medina to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-level Oracle database systems supporting national operations. The ideal candidate will ensure database performance, security, and availability, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions.

Responsibilities:

Design, install, configure, and maintain Oracle database environments

Develop, test, and optimize complex PL/SQL packages, triggers, and scripts

Implement and manage backup, recovery, and high availability solutions

Monitor database performance and perform tuning, capacity planning, and scalability assessments

Automate routine tasks, deployments, and monitoring workflows using scripting and orchestration tools

Troubleshoot and resolve production database incidents, ensuring minimal downtime

Enforce data integrity, security policies, and compliance standards

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and data management teams to support application releases and data projects

Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures

Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical leadership on database best practices

Required qualifications:

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

10–12 years of hands-on experience in database administration and management

Expertise as an Oracle DBA, including installation, patching, and upgrades

Advanced SQL and PL/SQL development skills

Strong knowledge of data management principles and information systems

Proven experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Shell, Python, Ansible)

Deep understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and database monitoring tools

Preferred qualifications:

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent certification

Experience with Oracle Data Guard, RAC, and GoldenGate

Familiarity with cloud database platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, AWS RDS)

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and documentation skills

Experience supporting national or multi-site database environments

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Position details

Location: Medina, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software

Experience required: 10+ years