Database Administrator (DBA)

About Lucidya

Lucidya is one of the fastest-growing SaaS startups in the world & the leading social media analytics tool geared towards the Arabic language. By leveraging AI, Machine Learning & big data technologies, we are on a mission of helping businesses in the MENA region to understand and better serve their customers using our Media & Customer Intelligence products.
With an HQ in Riyadh and offices in different countries in the world, we are funded by the most reputable investors in the region and scaling rapidly to meet the increasing demand for our products.
Come and join the startup that has been named by World Economic Forum as one the most promising startups in the MENA region … be part of the history we are making.

Purpose

As a Database Administrator (DBA), you will make sure that production databases are up and running smoothly 24/7. Your main goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout Lucidya services by maximizing the product uptime. We expect you to learn fast how our system is designed and to adapt fast to changing technologies where you will be exposed to a complex environment that includes several database systems such as: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, ElasticSearch, etc. Lucidya offers a result-driven, fun, and dynamic environment full of challenges. Apply only if scale and complexity excite you.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage database roles and privileges
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Install, build, configure and tune database systems and carry out capacity planning
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to other developers
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors
• Be available for on-call support as needed
• Contribute to the growth of Lucidya through interviewing, on-boarding, or other recruitment efforts
• Consult team members on secure coding practices
• Develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices
• Preparing disaster recovery plans

Requirements

Must-Have:

• BA/BS or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or equivalent practical
• Hands-on experience in administering and maintaining SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc…)
• Experience with managed Cloud Services (i.e., AWS and Azure)
• Strong background in Unix/Linux operating systems and have shell scripting skills

Nice To Have:

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
• Up-to-date with trends and developments in database administration
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and tight timelines
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
• Fluent in Arabic & English
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Background in installing, configuring, managing ElasticSearch
• Background in installing, configuring, managing Redis
• Background in installing, configuring, managing Cassandra
• Professional certifications in Unix/Linux administration
• Professional certifications in Database administration and optimization (MySQL, Oracle, etc…)