Senior Database Engineer
Own and optimise high-performance databases (ClickHouse, MongoDB, MariaDB) in a scalable, cloud-ready environment.
Location: Remote (within UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, or Turkey preferably) or on-site in Dubai.
Salary: Based on your location – competitive with local markets
A leading tech firm is hiring a Senior Database Engineer to manage, optimize, and scale high-performance database systems across ClickHouse, MongoDB, and MariaDB. Ideal if you're confident with large datasets, performance tuning, and modern DevOps environments.
You’ll be working on:
Designing and managing high-volume analytical databases
Building efficient schemas, indexes, and query logic
Ensuring performance and uptime across ClickHouse/MongoDB/MariaDB
Supporting real-time ingestion in ClickHouse with materialized views
Working closely with DevOps, Engineers, and Analysts
Tech stack:
ClickHouse, MongoDB, MariaDB
SQL, Python, Bash
Apache Airflow, Kafka, Prefect
Optional but welcome: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
Ideal profile:
5+ years in database architecture/administration
Deep ClickHouse experience (retention, roll-ups, partitions)
Familiar with sharding, replication, and indexing at scale
Strong performance tuning skills
Perks:
Remote work with optional Dubai office
Exposure to cutting-edge data infrastructure
Bonus scheme and career progression
- Department
- InfoTech & Software Development
- Locations
- Dubai
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
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