Senior Database Engineer

Job title: Senior Database Engineer

Company: Simba Talent


Job description: Location: Remote (within UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, or Turkey preferably) or on-site in Dubai.Salary: Based on your location – competitive with local marketsA 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 databasesBuilding efficient schemas, indexes, and query logicEnsuring performance and uptime across ClickHouse/MongoDB/MariaDBSupporting real-time ingestion in ClickHouse with materialized viewsWorking closely with DevOps, Engineers, and AnalystsTech stack:ClickHouse, MongoDB, MariaDBSQL, Python, BashApache Airflow, Kafka, PrefectOptional but welcome: Docker, Kubernetes, TerraformIdeal profile:5+ years in database architecture/administrationDeep ClickHouse experience (retention, roll-ups, partitions)Familiar with sharding, replication, and indexing at scaleStrong performance tuning skillsPerks:Remote work with optional Dubai officeExposure to cutting-edge data infrastructureBonus scheme and career progressionSimba Talent – Thoughtful Recruitment, Rooted in IntegrityAt Simba Talent, we know recruitment can feel overwhelming—whether you’re a business searching for the right hire or a candidate looking for a role that fits just right. We also understand what’s at stake. A poor hiring decision doesn’t just cost money; it wastes time, drains resources, and disrupts teams.For candidates, a misstep can mean frustration, uncertainty, and wasted effort.That’s why we’re here: to make the process human again.We’ve walked in your shoes. We’ve been candidates navigating cold, impersonal processes, and we’ve worked in businesses that put profits before people.Simba Talent was born from a desire to do better—for everyone involved. We approach recruitment thoughtfully, with empathy and care, because we believe that getting it right is worth the extra effort.For us, it all starts with listening. Whether it’s understanding a company’s culture or a candidate’s personal values, we dig deeper to ensure every match we make is rooted in authenticity and alignment.Why Simba Talent?Before we act, we listen. We believe that understanding is the foundation of great recruitment. Whether you’re a client or a candidate, we take the time to hear your story, your challenges, and your goals.Our ExpertiseIT Software Development RecruitmentHelping tech-driven companies find developers and engineers who solve problems and create meaningful change.Oil & Gas RecruitmentConnecting energy businesses with skilled individuals who bring experience, reliability, and integrity to the field.HGV & Logistics RecruitmentPartnering with businesses in logistics and transport to find dependable professionals who keep operations running smoothly.

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Location: Dubai

Job date: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 22:11:41 GMT

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