Company Description Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments S. A. E. is a leading digital transformation and fintech platform based in Egypt, transforming omni-channel payment systems across Africa and the Middle East. Serving over 29.3 million customers, Fawry offers more than 1,186 financial services through diverse channels such as online platforms, ATMs, mobile wallets, and retail points. With more than 3.06 million transactions processed daily, Fawry's network has driven remarkable growth, achieving a transaction volume of 81 billion EGP in under 11 years. The company continues to innovate, making payments efficient and accessible for both consumers and businesses.
Role Summary:We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just manage databases—but owns them. Someone who can keep systems fast under pressure, secure under attack, and always available when the business needs them most. If you enjoy solving complex performance issues, locking down data like a fortress, and automating everything that moves—you’ll fit right in.
???? What You’ll Be Doing- Run the Engine: Manage and maintain enterprise databases (Oracle, Db2, - - SQL Server, Postgre SQL) with a focus on stability and uptime.- Make It Fast: Hunt down performance bottlenecks, tune queries, and optimize systems for speed and efficiency.- Lock It Down: Implement strong security controls—access management, encryption, auditing, and compliance (PCI-DSS, ISO).- Handle the Unexpected: Troubleshoot incidents, lead root-cause analysis, and ensure problems don’t happen twice.- Automate Everything: Build scripts and smart solutions to reduce manual work and improve reliability.- Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and security teams to drive best practices.
???? What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering- 4-6 years hands-on experience with enterprise databases (Oracle, Db2, SQL Server, or similar)- Strong skills in performance tuning and troubleshooting- Solid understanding of database security principles and tools- Experience with Linux/Unix or Windows environments- Scripting mindset (Shell, Power Shell, Python, or SQL)- A problem-solver attitude with attention to detail
✨ Bonus Points- Certifications (Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Security)- Experience with monitoring tools or SIEM integration- Passion for automation and continuous improvement