Engineer - Database Administrator

Full time at KATIM in UAE

Posted on February 15, 2025

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About KATIM KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfills the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross-functional experts continually takes on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale. Seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Database Administrator with 7-12 years of expertise in database management, particularly with MySQL and PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in database administration and demonstrate proficiency in DevOps practices, automation, and collaboration. Key Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
Perform routine database tasks such as backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
Implement and manage database infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Develop and maintain automation scripts for database maintenance tasks.
Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries for improved efficiency.
Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data.
Provide technical guidance on database-related aspects of DevOps processes.
Implement and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Develop and maintain documentation for all the database-DevOps activities.
Establish and maintain database monitoring systems.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in MySQL InnoDB Cluster setup and management.
Experience with deploying and maintaining EDB PostgreSQL Cluster on Kubernetes (K8s) and virtual machines (VMs).
Knowledge of EDB EFM (Enterprise Failover Manager), MEM (MySQL Enterprise Monitor), and PEM (PostgreSQL Enterprise Manager) for effective PostgreSQL cluster management.
Create and modify Ansible playbooks/roles.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
7-12 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
Proficiency in MySQL and PostgreSQL database administration.
Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and optimization.
Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Git, Terraform, Jenkins).
Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash).
Good knowledge of any popular cloud (AWS/Azure/Google).

Preferred Skills:

Experience with other database systems (e.g., Oracle, MongoDB).
Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure Database).
Certification in MySQL or PostgreSQL administration.

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Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

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Information Technology

Industries

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