Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server)

About the role

An experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is sought to join the IT team in Amman. The role focuses on administering and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server databases in business-critical environments.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases in business-critical environments.
• Perform advanced SQL Server performance tuning and query optimization.
• Analyze execution plans, indexing strategies, wait statistics and database bottlenecks.
• Develop, review and optimize complex T-SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Design and optimize ETL processes using SSIS.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot complex issues and conduct root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability and scalability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong expertise in SQL Server performance tuning, query optimization and T-SQL development.
• Experience with high-volume transactional (OLTP) systems and ETL optimization.
• Good command of both Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Execution plans, indexing, DMVs, Query Store and performance monitoring tools.
• T-SQL development and stored procedure optimization.
• SSIS for ETL process design and optimization.