5 Application Database Officer IT jobs in Kuwait

Minimum Qualifications:

1. University Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or Equivalent (Master's degree is preferred).
2. Preferable to be Oracle Certified Professional - DBA.

Required Experience:

1. At least 15 years of experience in RDBMS Administration.
2. Expert in MS SQL Server 2008/12/14/17/19 and other RDBMS like Oracle.
3. RDBMS Clustering experience.
4. Backup and recovery practices in SQL Server.
5. Strong knowledge of SQL Server Administration (DBA) best practices for performance and growth optimization.
6. Capacity of SQL Server monitoring and management.
7. SQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL Programming and development experience and proficiency is required.
8. Capable of creating Stored Procedures and Triggers with high proficiency.
9. Backup and recovery experience at a first-person level required SQL Server Security Experience.
10. Experience with RDBMS Backup and Recovery.
11. Proficient on SQL Server patching and upgrades, including out of place upgrade.
12. Knowledge of Windows Active Directory, EMC storage, Centera, VMAX, EMC Networker, DATA Domain, VMware, V-Sphere and V-Centre is a plus.

Technical Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance of SQL Server (and/or Oracle) for testing, development, and production environments.
2. Create Users and assign permissions based on the level of database access (Security).
3. Create Linked Servers to SQL Servers and other databases such as Oracle (Security and General Administration).
4. Design database including complex data models and logical database designs.
5. Backup and Restoration Strategy (Database Backups and SQL Server agent).
6. Perform and maintain Backups, monitor backups regularly.
7. Setup High-Availability as per Disaster Recovery Strategy for the Databases (Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, log shipping, and Replication).
8. Troubleshoot various problems that arise in day-to-day work and fix the issues (Monitoring Error Logs).
9. Plan and conduct structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance.
10. Perform routine and customary operational and monitoring activities to ensure database integrity, stability, availability, and capability of meeting ongoing business needs.
11. Evaluate technology and techniques to implement and maintain databases.
12. Accept the lead for projects as assigned and contribute as a team member to other projects in an ongoing manner.
13. Work directly with development groups helping design DB to interact efficiently with the database.
14. Document major changes to the SQL Servers and provide reports to management.
15. Apply Service Packs and updates as needed.
16. Support local staff in improving their skills and expertise.
17. Prepare and conduct technical presentations.
18. Do other assignments related to RDBMS system as requested.

The SQL Server DBA is responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of SQL Server databases in an organization. This role involves database design, implementation, maintenance, stored procedure creation, and troubleshooting.

1. Database Design and Implementation:
   Design and create SQL Server databases based on application requirements.
   Implement schema changes and optimizations to enhance database performance.
2. Database Maintenance:
   Perform regular backups and ensure data integrity.
   Apply patches and updates to maintain the security and stability of the database servers.
3. Performance Tuning and Optimization:
   Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
   Optimize SQL queries and database configurations for maximum efficiency.
4. Stored Procedure Creation:
   Develop and maintain stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support application functionality.
   Optimize and troubleshoot existing stored procedures for performance improvements.
5. Security and Access Control:
   Implement security policies and access controls to protect sensitive data.
   Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring least privilege access.
6. High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
   Set up and maintain database replication, clustering, or mirroring for high availability.
   Develop and test disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime.
7. Data Migration and ETL:
   Manage data migration projects and ETL processes.
   Ensure data consistency and accuracy during data transfers.
8. Monitoring and Alerts:
   Implement database monitoring tools and set up alerts for potential issues.
   Proactively respond to alerts and incidents to minimize downtime.
9. Documentation:
   Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, procedures, and stored procedures.
10. Collaboration:
    Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
    Provide technical support to application developers and end-users.

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
2. Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA or in a similar role.
3. Strong knowledge of SQL Server database management and administration.
4. Familiarity with database design principles and best practices.
5. Proficiency in T-SQL for querying, scripting, and stored procedure development.
6. Experience with performance tuning and optimization techniques.
7. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
8. Knowledge of security and access control in SQL Server.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
10. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
11. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) may be preferred.

1. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
2. Proactive and able to work under pressure.
3. Strong organizational and time management abilities.
4. Continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.
5. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.