Senior Schema Evolution Specialist

Job Title: Senior Schema Evolution Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Schema Evolution Specialist to manage database schema changes, ensure data compatibility, and support reliable system modernization. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in database design, schema migration, data integrity, and backward-compatible changes across distributed applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement database schema changes, migrations, and versioning strategies.
• Ensure backward and forward compatibility across applications, services, and database versions.
• Develop safe migration procedures that minimize downtime and operational risk.
• Manage schema evolution across relational databases, NoSQL platforms, and data pipelines.
• Identify dependencies between database structures, application code, APIs, and downstream systems.
• Validate data integrity and consistency before, during, and after schema migrations.
• Collaborate with developers, database administrators, and data engineering teams to coordinate releases.
• Automate schema migration testing, deployment, rollback, and validation processes.
• Troubleshoot migration failures, compatibility issues, and data transformation errors.
• Establish documentation, governance standards, and best practices for schema management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in database engineering, data architecture, schema management, or software development.
• Strong knowledge of database design, normalization, version control, and migration strategies.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases, data serialization formats, and API compatibility.
• Experience with migration tools, automated deployment pipelines, and database testing.
• Understanding of distributed systems, data integrity, and backward-compatible software releases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• 100% remote work with no routine office attendance.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative environment focused on data reliability and technical innovation.

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your schema evolution, database migration, and data compatibility experience.

Email Subject: Application – Senior Schema Evolution Specialist (United Arab Emirates Remote)

• Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.