Database Engineer

About the role

Timesworld is looking for an experienced Database Engineer to design, build and maintain secure, reliable and scalable database systems for enterprise platforms and client projects. The role covers database architecture, performance optimisation, data integration and operational reliability, and is based in Dubai.

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain database schemas, data models and structures aligned with application and reporting needs.
• Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and indexing strategies.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks and plan capacity.
• Build and maintain data integration, migration and ETL/ELT processes across multiple sources.
• Implement data validation, integrity and reconciliation controls.
• Configure and test backups, restoration, replication and disaster recovery.
• Manage access, permissions, encryption and audit logging with security teams.
• Support deployment, upgrades, patching and controlled schema changes.
• Work with developers and analysts on transactional systems, reporting and analytics.
• Maintain documentation and automate routine administration and monitoring.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in database engineering, development or administration.
• Experience with database migration, integration and production support.
• Sound understanding of backup and recovery, high availability, access control and data security.
• Experience with cloud-hosted and/or on-premises databases.
• Preferred: data warehouse and dimensional modelling, NoSQL databases, scripting with Python, PowerShell or similar, multi-tenant platform support, and relevant database or cloud certifications.

Required skills

• Relational databases: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Advanced SQL, query tuning, indexing, execution plans and transaction management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation and collaboration skills.