Application & Database Engineer

Overview

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Application and Database Failover/Failback Strategy and Planning for the DR Automation engagement.
• Define application-specific DR requirements including RTO targets, startup sequences, dependency ordering, and data consistency needs.
• Review application-layer RTO and drive optimization through automation to reduce recovery time across application and DB tiers.
• Collaborate with application owners and system administrators to design and automate failover processes covering application and database components, including all database flavors (Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and others).
• Create and validate data collection templates in coordination with the Automation team to ensure all required information is captured from DRPs and validated during Application/DB workshops.
• Act as the primary liaison between the customer's Applications team and the Dell DR Automation team.
• Regularly review the Application and Database sections of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) to ensure accuracy and alignment with current environments.
• Govern technical discussions specific to the application stream during Discovery, Validation, and Tabletop exercises.
• Review automated failover/failback workflows with the Automation team to ensure application correctness and data integrity.
• Review and advise on audit and regulatory requirements for the Applications/DB stream, supporting the customer in meeting compliance obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of application DR automation processes throughout the engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in enterprise application architecture and application-layer DR design.
• Hands-on experience with multiple database platforms — Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or equivalent — including failover, replication, and consistency validation.
• Experience defining and executing DR plans including RTO/RPO management, startup sequencing, and application dependency mapping.
• Working knowledge of DR automation principles and orchestration tooling.
• Ability to design data collection templates and lead structured application/DB workshops.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, network, DBA, and business continuity stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of audit and regulatory requirements as they apply to application and database DR (SOX, GDPR, ISO 22301, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; capable of governing technical discussions across multiple stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dell Technologies product familiarity, particularly around application-aware DR solutions.
• Experience in a Managed Services or Professional Services DR engagement.
• Knowledge of middleware, ERP platforms, or industry-specific applications in complex enterprise environments.
• Relevant certifications: Oracle DBA/RAC, Microsoft SQL Server, ITIL, BCI (Business Continuity Institute), or equivalent.
• Experience with container-based applications (Kubernetes workloads) and their DR considerations.

Application Question(S)

• Where are you currently located ?

Location

• Dubai (Preferred)