Senior DBA Engineer (PostgreSQL)
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Department: Infrastructure Location: KSA Description Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money. Over 15 million users choose Tabby to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money.
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Tabby creates financial freedom in the way people shop, earn and save by reshaping their relationship with money.
Over 15 million users choose Tabby to stay in control of their spending and make the most out of their money.
The company’s flagship offering allows shoppers to split their payments online and in-store with no interest or fees.
Over 40,000 global brands and small businesses, including Amazon, Noon, IKEA, and SHEIN use Tabby to accelerate growth and gain loyal customers by offering easy and flexible payments online and in stores.
Tabby generates over $10 billion in annual transaction volume for its partner brands and is the highest-rated, most-reviewed, largest, and fastest-growing FinTech in the GCC region.
Tabby launched in 2019 and has since raised +$1 billion in equity and debt funding from global and regional investors, and is now valued at $4,5 billion.
We are seeking a skilled IT professional to join our team in
Saudi Arabia
.
The role involves a variety of responsibilities, including infrastructure maintenance, communication with regulatory authorities, and managing interactions with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA).
Important note:
please submit your CV in English
as recruiters do not speak Arabic.
Thank you!
Key Responsibilities
- Design, construct, install, and maintain large relational databases
- Maintain the integrity and security of the database, including backups and recovery procedures
- Implement and manage disaster recovery and failover systems
- Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required
- Optimize queries for performance
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize database usage
- Set up and maintain database replication, clustering, mirroring, and other high availability strategies
- Use and understand tools like PgBouncer and modern monitoring systems
- Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices
- What you’ll bring:
- Proven hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (required), including setup, replication, upgrades, monitoring, and performance tuning
- Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR)
- Strong understanding of database design, documentation, and development best practices
- Familiarity with database management tools and advanced performance tuning techniques
- Experience with ClickHouse is a plus
- Working knowledge of scripting/programming languages such as Bash, Python, or Go
- Experience managing DBaaS solutions on cloud platforms (GCP or AWS is a plus)
- Experience migrating large databases across cloud platforms
- Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm
- Experience with real-time data streaming technologies such as Debezium or Flink
- Awareness of current trends and best practices in database administration
- Relevant certifications or formal training in database management are a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities
- Professional proficiency in English (B2 level or higher)
- What we offer:
- A working environment that gives you autonomy and responsibility from day one
- Participation in the company’s employee stock options program
- Health Insurance
- Flexi benefits you can use for wellness, travel, or learning
- Work alongside a high-performing, international engineering team in a global fintech unicorn
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