Database Engineer (PostgreSQL/ Metabase)

Location: Qatar

Duration: 18 Months

Job Purpose:

To design, develop, optimize, and maintain reliable database solutions using PostgreSQL and Metabase, ensuring data availability, performance, integrity, security, and effective business reporting.

Database Development & Management

• Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures.
• Develop efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.
• Ensure database integrity, availability, and reliability.
• Manage database changes and support data migration activities.

Database Performance & Optimization

• Monitor and optimize database performance, queries, indexes, and execution plans.
• Identify and resolve database performance bottlenecks.
• Implement appropriate indexing, partitioning, and optimization techniques.
• Support capacity planning and database scalability.
• Develop and maintain Metabase dashboards, reports, and data visualizations.
• Create reusable questions, models, and datasets for business users.
• Translate business requirements into meaningful reports and dashboards.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of reported data.

Data Integration & Management

• Support integration of PostgreSQL with applications, APIs, and external data sources.
• Develop data transformation and extraction processes.
• Validate data quality and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Support ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines where required.

Security, Backup & Production Support

• Implement database access controls, roles, permissions, and security standards.
• Support database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain database architecture, data models, technical documentation, and procedures.
• Collaborate with developers, BI teams, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in database design, code reviews, testing, and deployments.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in Application Security, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.
• Strong experience in application security testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Hands‑on experience with web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Experience integrating security into SDLC and CI/CD environments.
• Strong knowledge of application security threats, vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GWAPT, CSSLP, or Security+ are an advantage.

Job Specific Technical Skills

• Application Security
• OWASP Top 10
• API Security
• SAST / DAST / SCA
• Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
• Secure SDLC / DevSecOps
• Secure Coding Practices
• CI/CD Security Integration
• Source Code & Security Review
• Security Testing Tools

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