Database Administrator - Tamheer Program
Salla
Job Overview
Location
Madinah, Al Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type
Internship
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Sector
Information Technology & Software
Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
Application Deadline
August 26, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
Salla is seeking a curious, detail-oriented, and ambitious Database Administrator Trainee to join their Data Platform team through the Tamheer Program.
This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive on solving complex problems, analyzing system behavior, and understanding the intricate workings of critical technology platforms.
As a DBA Trainee, you will gain practical, hands-on experience with production-scale database environments. You will learn the fundamentals of database design, monitoring, optimization, security, backup, and recovery processes.
Success in database administration demands precision and accountability. Even minor configuration or query errors can have significant consequences. Therefore, Salla is looking for candidates who approach tasks with care, meticulously validate their work, ask insightful questions, and maintain composure when investigating technical challenges.
This program offers a challenging yet rewarding learning journey, encompassing technical exploration, troubleshooting, performance benchmarking, automation, and real-world engineering experience.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Write, review, and optimize SQL queries.
- Analyze database performance and identify slow or inefficient queries.
- Support database monitoring, health checks, and capacity analysis.
- Assist with database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability activities.
- Investigate database incidents and help identify root causes.
- Perform benchmarking and compare database configurations, queries, and technologies.
- Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive database and operational tasks.
- Validate data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
- Prepare technical reports, performance findings, and recommendations.
- Support documentation of database standards, operational procedures, and best practices.
- Learn how database changes are safely tested before being applied to critical environments.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the Data Platform.
Qualifications
- Good foundational knowledge of SQL.
- The ability to write queries using joins, aggregations, filtering, and subqueries.
- Basic Python programming skills.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- An analytical mindset and close attention to detail.
- The ability to compare results, benchmark solutions, and validate assumptions.
- A willingness to investigate problems instead of accepting results at face value.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- A strong desire to learn database technologies and production engineering practices.
Benefits & Perks
- Guidance from experienced engineers.
- Practical, hands-on experience.
- Opportunities to work with experienced engineers.
- Challenge to think critically and research independently.
- Chance to test ideas and gradually take ownership of meaningful technical tasks.
- Adventure into the world of databases, reliability, accuracy, automation, and engineering discipline.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
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The database administration sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant growth, driven by digital transformation initiatives. This role focuses on managing and optimizing critical database systems. Key technical keywords include SQL query optimization, database performance tuning, backup and recovery strategies, and Python scripting for automation. The impact of this role is crucial for ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and supporting the scalability of Salla's platform, directly influencing business operations and user experience.
Posted Date
August 12, 2026