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Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent Proven experience as a MongoDB DBA or similar role (4+ years recommended) Strong understanding of MongoDB architecture, including sharding, replication, and indexing Experience working with MongoDB Atlas or self-managed clusters Proficiency with Linux systems and shell scripting Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance tuning techniques Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes Review the current Debezium deployment architecture, including Oracle connector configuration, Kafka integration, and downstream consumers. Analyze Oracle database setup for CDC compatibility (e.g., redo log configuration, supplemental logging, privileges). Evaluate connector performance, lag, and error handling mechanisms. Identify bottlenecks, misconfigurations, or anti-patterns in the current implementation. Provide a detailed report with findings, best practices, and actionable recommendations. Optionally, support implementation of recommended changes and performance tuning. Skills : 4 + years of experience as a MongoDB DBA in production environments Deep expertise in MongoDB architecture, including replication, sharding, backup, and recovery Strong hands-on experience with Debezium, especially the Oracle connector (LogMiner). Deep understanding of Oracle internals relevant to CDC: redo logs, SCNs, archive log mode, supplemental logging. Proficiency with Apache Kafka and Kafka ecosystem tools. Experience with monitoring and debugging Debezium connectors in production environments. Ability to analyze logs, metrics, and connector configurations to identify root causes of issues. Strong documentation and communication skills for delivering technical assessments. Edge : MongoDB Certified DBA Associate or higher. Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.). RedHat Certifications concerning Kafka or Debezium

Job Title: Mid-level / Senior SQL Server DBA Location: Completely Remote role, can be Located anywhere in the UK! Salary: 50k - 65k per annum Depending on Experience, 26 days annual leave, 10% pension contribution, Life Insurance. We're proud to be a trusted leader in database administration managed services. Our expertise keeps some of the nation's most recognisable household brands running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. At the heart of everything we do is a passion for solving complex challenges, ensuring our clients stay connected, supported, and ready for the future. The Mid / Senior SQL Server DBA will be responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and effective administration of client databases. Principal Accountabilities: Configure and maintain a range of client environments including monitoring system health and proactively managing performance to ensure high levels of performance, availability and security. Extensive experience managing SQL Server Infrastructure Understand the needs of multiple clients and their users. Combine high customer service standards with a strong commercial awareness. Take a proactive approach to assessing client's current and future requirements, providing advice and recommendations to client's technical teams and promoting additional WellData services. Represent WellData in a technical role in discussion with clients as needed, with the confidence to lead technical meetings where appropriate. Install, upgrade and manage database applications. Undertake performance tuning of databases Develop processes for database security. Optimise performance and mitigate risk. Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors. Refine and automate regular processes. Perform scheduled maintenance and release deployment activities after-hours. Reviewing database architectures and provide guidance on implementing best practice Hands on experience of monitoring SQL Server Research into areas of technical interest and support colleagues by documenting and sharing technical know-how and providing advice and guidance to peers and helping to train and mentor colleagues. Track issues and record and document work undertaken Take part in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 on-call support as needed to any WellData client. Knowledge and experience: Expert understanding of the principles of database design and maintenance. Expert knowledge and extensive experience of database technologies. Proven ability to fully administer critical and complex database environments. Extensive knowledge of security and database maintenance with experience of monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving database issues. Experience in database installation, back-up, restore and maintenance including extensive practical experience of the following: Database back-ups, restores and recovery models Management of database access and security Database performance tuning and maintenance - identifying performance bottlenecks and index tuning Configuring and troubleshooting Replication Proficient in T-SQL and PowerShell scripting (desirable) Experience with SQL Server high availability and provisioning and configuring - highlight availability groups, log shipping, failover clustering, mirroring Knowledge of hardware and server configuration Experience with cloud platform technologies (Azure, AWS) Good knowledge of IaaS, PaaS and Managed instance database offerings Hands on experience with database migrations - on premise and into the cloud Experience with other database technologies e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL Qualifications: Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle etc) - desirable but not a requirement. Skills: Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work on own initiative and organise own work at an operational level and deliver work for multiple clients to agreed timescales and standards. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with groups and individuals including those with differing perspectives. Ability to explain complex concepts and issues to non-technical experts. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work logically from first principles to respond to novel, unusual, or particularly complex issues. Strong customer service skills. Benefits: Generous Pension Contribution Scheme matching contributions up to 10% Income Protection/Life Insurance 5 Weeks' Annual Leave with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days per annum Company sponsored training allowing you to keep abreast of current technologies Paid Birthday Leave; Up to 2 days' Volunteering/leave year; Additional annual leave for long service Quarterly training meetings and get-togethers for all employees Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; SQL Server DBA, Senior SQL Server Database Administrator, SQL Database Administrator, Database Administrator (SQL Server), UK Database Engineer (SQL Server), SQL Server Engineer, Database Specialist (SQL Server), SQL Server Systems Administrator, SQL Server Consultant, UK Remote Work also be considered for this role.

Senior Database Administrator Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: 50,060 - 70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Database Administrator for the Operational Application Services group. AWE are embarking upon a business-wide transformation and our databases are central to our success. We seek a forward-thinking Senior DBA to join our team of database administrators looking after SQL Server and Oracle databases across on-premise and cloud platforms. Our databases underpin what we do from 3rd party application support, in-house development, data warehousing and business intelligence capability. What you'll do: Provide primary support for MS SQL and Oracle database environments including daily operations, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, tuning, and production support Install, upgrade, patch and manage the Oracle and MS SQL database estate Respond to incidents as appropriate to maintain/resume service Work with 3rd party suppliers as necessary to meet operational demands Define and test disaster recovery plans Coach and mentor junior members of the DBA team Define and implement best practises and standards with a focus on database security and auditing, ensuring database estate complies with industry best practices and AWE security requirements. Evaluate and deploy new database technologies including monitoring solutions Continual process improvement with a focus on automation of repeatable tasks Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Good, demonstrable knowledge of administering SQL Server (SQL2014, SQL2019) and Oracle (19c) databases Experience of deploying Oracle WebLogic and Oracle Enterprise Manager Knowledge of SQL Database services within MS Azure Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience with design/development of databases Great communication skills - translate technical to non-technical and vice-versa Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools PowerShell and Unix Shell Scripting skills Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Join a global IT services leader delivering mission-critical solutions in secure environments. They're hiring an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) , working on-site in Central London (5 days/week), alternatively Manchester . You'll play a key role in database management, automation, and optimisation while supporting critical operations in a dynamic tech environment.This is a permanent role paying up to 65k per annum. The opportunity can be either London or Manchester based. What You'll Do: Install, configure, and maintain database systems Automate and monitor routine DBA tasks Troubleshoot and resolve database issues Perform patching, upgrades, and ensure data security Work collaboratively on innovative tech projects What We're Looking For: Experience in managing databases like MongoDB, Oracle, etc. Comfortable with Linux (RHEL) and/or Windows Server Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Scripting skills (Python, Bash) Knowledge of monitoring tools (OEM, Nagios) and replication solutions Familiarity with clustering, backup, and disaster recovery methods Qualifications: Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience Proven infrastructure and Oracle DBA expertise Strong problem-solving, automation, and continuous learning mindset Ideally you will already hold a DV clearance but you must able to undergo the clearance process during this role! Therefore you must be sole British national. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# / WPF / WCF / Winform Developer Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - 415 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Remote / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required. Additional Tasks Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties. Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the JRIE applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff. Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches. Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.

Role: Database Specialist Salary: Starting from £40,000 to £60,000 Do databases float your boat, are you passionate about data. If so and you're an experienced database administrator looking for a new challenge this opportunity is for you. An opportunity is available in the Group and Data Infrastructure team. The team is predominantly Bristol based but we are flexible with location and the role can be based in Bristol or Norwich. A bit about the job: The role will report to the Group and Data Platform Infrastructure Manager but will work closely with the DevOps and design team when required. Our primary database is PostgreSQL RDS, but we have Oracle, DB2, MS SQL, DynamoDB with Redshift & Aurora Postgres expected soon. Identify, take operational ownership of and resolve (via the DevOps team) database issues that don't meet Aviva's IT and BP standards. Working with the DevOps team to improving sustainability through performance/efficiency tuning & cost optimisation for the databases in the estate Database consultancy & subject matter expertise to the DevOps team Database consultancy to the Solution Design team when required to assist primarily with Tech Evaluations & PoC's Skills and experience we're looking for: DBA level experience of PostgreSQL RDS & AWS certification or relevant experience Aurora Postgres & Redshift is essential Oracle & MS SQL, AWS S3, EMR & Hive desirable Can do, pro-active attitude. Someone who can leverage their technical skills and prioritise their workloads to deliver the best customer outcomes on time Experience and knowledge of Aviva's Cloud environment processes desirable. What you'll get for this role: Starting salary between £40,000 and £60,000 depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%) Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave 25 days / 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you. We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Manisha Dinesh a call on or send an email to

Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting new opportunity to join our fast-growing organisation who are instrumental in delivery on key projects for some of the largest government clients. Excellent database experience and superb attention to detail are what you need for this role. You will Provide DBA Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle estate. Ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to authorised implementation. We can offer excellent career progression opportunities and training and development opportunities! This is a Hybrid role based in our Gosport office, 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. If you have these skills and want professional development... this could be the role for you... What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness 12.2.5 system running with an Oracle 12 with no cloud ability. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system - Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) Maintain the SMI Oracle 12.1 Data Warehouse system hosted on a 2 node RAC Exadata V6-X2. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as directed by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, to ensure system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Response to problems should strive to ensure that service levels are adhered to. Monitor and action tasks in the DBA group email inbox and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales. What you will bring: Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 HRMS, Payroll, Finance and CRM skills with an Oracle 12.1 Database Oracle technology installs and upgrades experience Multi-node installations with RAC and load balancing Patching and Cloning Oracle Applications ASM and non-ASM environments Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition technical skills It would be great if you had: Performance Tuning experience Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent Location Gosport (Hybrid) Security Clearance Leve l DV MOD Internal Recruiter Sophie Salary £40,000 Benefits 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension and generous benefits flexible fund which is 3% of base salary Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Are you a Senior DBA looking for a new challenge? Reporting to the Technical Operations Lead, the role of the Senior Database Administrator Lead, will be to support delivery of database services within the hosting environment in line with client SLAs. This will involve supporting development and implementation of the database platform ready to be populated by applications from the client and, monitoring, managing and fine-tuning this environment, throughout the whole lifecycle. This is a Database lead role, where you will lead a small team across multiple client sites. You will be responsible for carrying out mentoring, 1-2-1's and workflows of your team. What you will be doing: Implement Database environments in line with client requests Support resolution of issues with Database environment owning trouble tickets to conclusion Maintain records of current database sizes and configurations Maintain database backups for use in the event of system failure Proactively monitor database use and performance Advise on and implements additional database storage and new databases as required Administration of databases Ensure database designs provide for Disaster Recovery Planning Install and configure the database environment and software Manage and execute changes on the database in line with Client requests Attach and detach storage from the database Implement server specific governance including password policy, user access, default settings etc. Conduct all data imports, exports and adjustments to data structure and/or data model in line with client requests Perform regular KPI Reporting Develop databases that support multiple data models and extended capabilities such as spatial and graph, and support data virtualisation, distributed storage, and in memory storage e.g. for the use of high performance satellite image analysis and recognition Provide support for real time processing on transactional data or hybrid transactional analytic database systems You will need: Significant experience in SQL Server Database Administration covering multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL/MySQL Oracle Databases Experience working with database performance tuning Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action Out of Hours Maintain accurate records and documentation Experience applying ITIL methodology It would be great if you had: Experience involving multiple software vendors Knowledge of Storage Technologies Willing to work out of hours and attend remote sites Experience working in virtualised environment If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location: Stevenage OR Portsmouth Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for SC Internal Recruiter: Josh Huggins-Smith Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. 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DBA Manager (MS SQL, Azure SQL) - Insurance DBA Manager MS SQL, Azure SQL, T-SQL Insurance Surrey/Remote £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonus Permanent DBA - Manager - MS SQL - Azure SQL - T-SQL - OLTP - OLAP - SSIS - SSAS- High Availability (HA) - Disaster Recovery (DR) - IaaS - PaaS - Insurance A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a DBA Manager to join a leading global Insurer and manage a database administration team - comprising of technical team members, including senior, mid-level DBAs and vendor staff primarily focussed on administration of Database platform (including MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, Oracle, etc). Reporting to the Database Development Manager, your responsibilities will be as follows: Leads and provide technical guidance to the database administration staff that consists of a mid-sized team of Database Administrators and Database Solutions Specialist, primarily experienced on MS SQL Server and responsible for Administration of MS SQL Servers, SSIS, SSAS and SSRS from MS SQL Server versions 2008 to 2019, Azure SQL Managed instance in MS Azure environment, and Oracle (12 or above) Support management in setting strategic and tactical plans, driving initiatives and budgeting Manage day to day operational matters for the DBA Function Recruitment and selection; employee appraisals and proactively addressing employee grievance and performance issues. It is important that these duties are carried out in accordance with Company policies and practices and in conjunction with HR. Provide support, coaching and mentoring to team members to ensure that all objectives and commitments are fulfilled in line with expectations, agreements and standards. Required skills/experience: Advanced knowledge of all High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MS SQL Server including Always On and clustering and options in Azure. Advanced knowledge of performance tuning skills on OLTP/OLAP MS SQL on server and database level Advanced knowledge of SQL internals, indexes, index management, statistics and related tools and kits for performance troubleshooting Advanced knowledge of T-SQL demonstrated in deployments of advanced scripts, database and SSIS/SSAS objects changes Knowledge of SQL Server Database implementation and security best practices. Minimum 5+ years of working experience as a productive member of IT operations team including 3+ years in managerial position Experience in hiring (including dealing with vendor) and setting up teams Experience in Resource management and planning, including budgeting and estimating Formally trained and experienced in people management Experience in dealing of multiple projects/initiatives Experience working in insurance or reinsurance industry (preferred but not essential) Experience working with Co-lo, IaaS, PaaS and Azure Managed Instances DBA - Manager - MS SQL - Azure SQL - T-SQL - OLTP - OLAP - SSIS - SSAS- High Availability (HA) - Disaster Recovery (DR) ) - IaaS - PaaS - Insurance DBA Manager MS SQL, Azure SQL, T-SQL Insurance Surrey/Remote £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + benefits + bonus Permanent

Job Description Senior Oracle DBA Position Description It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the centre of this change-supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals...... click apply for full job details

Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures leading-edge glucose monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and hospital settings. Our product portfolio includes Freestyle Libre, a recently launched system that is revolutionising how people with diabetes around the world monitor their glucose levels. We are passionate about doing work that improves the quality of people’s lives.  We currently have an opportunity for a Database Administrator to join our UK IT team, based in Witney, Oxfordshire In this role, you will play a key part in Database administration including installation, configuration, upgrading, capacity planning, and security management. Working with technical and non-technical people, you will design, implement, deliver & support critical databases, support in the design of Oracle database requirements and capacity planning, and develop and adhere to system documentation. Whether you are involved in troubleshooting and problem solving, working on backup and recovery activities, or supporting database optimisation and performance tuning, you will be heavily integrated into cross-functional support provision. To be successful, you will be an experienced Database Administrator, with previous exposure to large enterprise database environments, and strong Oracle skills (Linux and Windows Oracle RAC, RMAN/Data Guard/datapump, GoldenGate, Active Data Guard, scripting). You will be degree qualified in Computer Science or equivalent, and ideally come from a regulated industry background. We’re looking for someone who is creative, influential, and excited about joining a team at the forefront of Diabetes Care innovation. The ideal candidate will be a versatile individual who takes initiative and is able to work within a small team, but interact on a wider business scale, liaising with stakeholders both in and out of function. You will need to have excellent communication and time management skills, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment. As you’d expect from an innovative global healthcare company, we offer an excellent starting salary, and a competitive range of benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme, share ownership scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, and a flexible benefits scheme. As we operate in a highly-regulated industry, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to follow procedures and create accurate documents and records of your work. An equal opportunity employer - Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We politely request that agencies do not make contact in relation to this opportunity.

Database Administrator (DBA) SQL Server & Oracle Up to £55k + On-Call Bonus + Pension + Healthcare | Hertfordshire| Permanent | Will consider contract  An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic IT organisation as a Database Administrator (DBA) SQL Server & Oracle. We have a traditional technical landscape in our data centre in London and have initiated a plan to simplify our infrastructure platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is a rare opportunity to be involved from the outset as we build our team and formulate new ways of working. This role will involve working within a new team of SQL Server, Oracle Database, Oracle E Business Suite and Middleware (Oracle SoA) technical professionals. While this role is to act primarily as a SQL Server DBA, you will also be required to support Oracle databases, roughly a 60 / 40 split weighted toward SQL Server. Your day-to-day role is to work closely with IT services teams to resolve support incidents , provision new services and manage suppliers . You will be expected to work on new projects and provide advice on database related matters to the rest of the IT teams. As you will be part of 24x7 rota you will be expected to participate in on-call services for one week in every four. For this, the company awards on-call bonus payments and additional holiday. You will ideally have in-depth knowledge of managing SQL Server and Oracle databases over a minimum of 5-7 years. We are running mainly SQL 2005/2008 and Oracle 11/12 with upgrades planned. Priority skills: SQL Server database management Oracle Database Management Start date: Immediate

Are you looking for your next IT challenge as a Database Analyst? Ford and Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are recruiting a Database Administrator to work with a prestigious rail business in Derby to support their IT department as they keep Britain's rail network up and running with their provision of rolling stock. The Opportunity The role of DBA represents a great opportunity for someone with Oracle database exposure to work within a client with a large Oracle footprint. You would find yourself continually challenged as systems are upgraded and will be expected to get proactive to understand these upgrades and continue to be able to patch and conduct instance cloning on newer versions. Location: This position is based out of the client's Derby office Role and Responsibilities: * Proactively patch, configure and manage Linux, Oracle, FileMaker and SQL Server infrastructure * Data loading and general technical support for the Oracle EBS application, including the operation and maintenance of instance cloning * Ensure the continued alignment of the company's Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery arrangements with the operational context * Monitor backup processes, performing restores, and making and necessary recommendations for improvement The Candidate The ideal candidate will have worked with an Oracle database before and be familiar with SQL. The client is looking for someone who is eager to learn more and can work to understand and effectively utilise updated versions as upgrades take place. You will possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in an IT environment and ideally hold a degree in an IT related discipline. Closing date: 9th September Likely job titles: Database Analyst, Analyst, DBA

BUSINESS INTELLIGENT ENGINEER / BUSINESS SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE / BI Basic Salary £65-75,000 + Bonus 20-25% + Strong Benefits Package Our Client is a Pan-European Corporate Blue Chip Group of Companies that is currently undertaking several major Business Systems Transformation & Implementation Programmes. They are now looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Engineer / BI Engineer with experience & knowledge across a broad base of BI Tools & Business Intelligence Solutions Delivery, who can work with Key Stakeholders based across the business Key Responsibilities of the BI Engineer role will include: •Deliver Measurable Value to Business Units, by taking Technical role in Delivery of both large and small Business Intelligence Projects & contribute to IT Architecture Strategy, Roadmaps & Capabilities •Primarily focus on Application Development, Data Analysis & Prototyping •Undertake Business Requirements Gathering, BI Solution Architecture, Agile Project Leadership & Analytics •Identify Opportunities for Innovation in Delivery, Technology & Methodology Best Practices both Externally & Internally to Improve Delivery Performance & Team Capabilities •Working with BI Analysts and with wider IT to Deliver Improved Analytics Capabilities to the business. •Take Ownership of Application Development & Data Analysis efforts and help establish best practices •Innovate & Test New Technologies with relevance to BI & Analytics, including POCs, Assessments & Business Case Development •Deliver BI Solutions to Support Business Enquiries & Analytical Demands using available BI Tools or Custom Solutions •Support Solution Evaluation & Selection Decisions; Buying & Building Decisions & Early-Phase Project Estimates which contribute to the creation of business case •Support Development of Information Architecture & Engineering Standards, Roadmaps & Blueprints •Undertake Business Analysis & Business Process Analysis as part of Solution Design Process •Establish Strong Working Relationships with Customer Groups to develop an in-depth understanding of business priorities •Maintain Professional Development in Analytics & BI Tools, Business Intelligence Techniques, Master Data Management, Information Management & Architecture and Vendors Key Skills & Experience of the Business Intelligence Engineer Required: •5 years+ Business Intelligence experience or Solution Delivery experience, ideally within Financial or Development Domains •Good Influencing & Innovation Skills •Strong Interpersonal Skills & Passion for Customers •Ability to Make Decisions Under Pressure •Ability to Shape & Drive Strategies & Plans •Strong Collaboration Skills •Good Communication & Facilitation Skills •Self-Starter with High Levels of Drive, Energy & Resilience •Experience with Range of Development Methodologies & Tools (Agile, Scrum etc) Searches: Business Intelligent Engineer , BI Engineer, BI Developer, Systems Analyst, Oracle, SQL Analyst, BI Analyst, Applications Developer, Database Developer, SQL Developer, Application Support, DBA, BI Analyst, Database Administrator, Business Intelligence, Report Analyst, SQL Reporting Analyst, Oracle, MI Developer, BI Developer, SQL Server, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, SAP SE, Crystal Reports, Data Warehouse, Business Objects, Business Object, OBIEE, SAP BW, Cognos, Hyperion, BPM, Tableau, Microstrategy, Business Analytics, Business Solution Architecture, Data Migration, Systems Implementation, BI, MI, Data Analysis, Information Dashboard Design, MS Office Programming, Management Information, Business Metrics, Report Design, Project Lead, Developer. Locations Suitable for the role will include: Cambridge / Cambridgeshire / Peterborough / Huntingdon / Bury St Edmunds / Sudbury / Lavenham / Baldock / Bedford / St. Neots / Great Cambourne / Saffron Walden / St. Ives / Mildenhall / Letchworth / Hertfordshire / Milton Keynes / Royston / Essex / Colchester / Bishop’s Stortford

A Database Administrator role has become available at an established software development company based on the outskirts of Stowmarket, if you are interested then keep reading! Who will you be working for? One of the area's most recognisable companies, with a reputation for delivering excellent service to it's customer, this company prides themselves on having happy staff with excellent job progression opportunities. This company has a mix of various different employees from project managers to developers and DBAs so you will be able to immerse yourself amongst truly talented individuals. Having a happy workforce with the tools to do their jobs to the best of their ability is one of the main missions of this company. What will you be doing? This role will involve be responsible for the day to day Oracle DBA requirements internally and for external customers. You will be involved in creating and testing application release scripts for release to QA using TortoiseSVN. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and managing database alert logs and backups, maintaining oracle database support documentation and to apply appropriate protection to customer data. In return, the company will offer you the opportunity to become part of a growing, talented team. Who are you? Great employees make a great company! You will have previous experience as DBA with an understanding of Oracle databases and experience of Oracle SQL including creating scheme objects, administration, security, change control and troubleshooting. You will have the ability to effectively prioritise your own workload with excellent communication skills. How do you apply? If you are interested in this position, don't hesitate in clicking the apply button! If you are not ready to apply yet but would like an informal conversation to find out more about it, please email or call me on (Apply online only)

A Database Administrator role has become available at an established software development company based on the outskirts of Stowmarket, if you are interested then keep reading! Who will you be working for? One of the area's most recognisable companies, with a reputation for delivering excellent service to it's customer, this company prides themselves on having happy staff with excellent job progression opportunities. This company has a mix of various different employees from project managers to developers and DBAs so you will be able to immerse yourself amongst truly talented individuals. Having a happy workforce with the tools to do their jobs to the best of their ability is one of the main missions of this company. What will you be doing? This role will involve be responsible for the day to day Oracle DBA requirements internally and for external customers. You will be involved in creating and testing application release scripts for release to QA using TortoiseSVN. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and managing database alert logs and backups, maintaining oracle database support documentation and to apply appropriate protection to customer data. In return, the company will offer you the opportunity to become part of a growing, talented team. Who are you? Great employees make a great company! You will have previous experience as DBA with an understanding of Oracle databases and experience of Oracle SQL including creating scheme objects, administration, security, change control and troubleshooting. You will have the ability to effectively prioritise your own workload with excellent communication skills. How do you apply? If you are interested in this position, don't hesitate in clicking the apply button! If you are not ready to apply yet but would like an informal conversation to find out more about it, please email or call me on (Apply online only)

DBA / Database Administrator (Multi-Platform) Liga Recruitment are pleased to offer an opportunity for an experienced Database Administrator to take a Multi-platform Database Administrator position, with a global leading company based in the Newport area of South Wales. As the DBA you will provide support for the company’s traditional Oracle relational databases, as well as their NoSQL database platforms, taking responsibility for all phases of database administration on their production and development environments. Working both independently and as part of the team, you will be self-motivated and focussed on to deliver tasks to agreed timelines and deadlines. Therefore, you will need to be a very strong communicator, well organised, with the ability to adapt to changing and conflicting priorities whilst maintaining productivity. You will have a keen eye for detail and an analytical mind to carry out performance troubleshooting, database tuning, analytical problem solving and business customer support. Key responsibilities; • Install, configure and administer databases • Setup and maintain databases in the development, test and production environments. • Perform ongoing performance tuning, technology upgrades and system resource optimization. • Work with development teams to ensure each application is fully covered in terms of backup and restore requirements. Create and maintain software modules to support these processes. • Develop prototypes and proof of concept solutions to support future technology selection and product lines as required by the business • Support developers in development oriented activities including scripting and analysis of implementation to ensure performance considerations are taken into account. • Support the Continuous Delivery process through required maintenance and updates of associated tooling (e,g Jenkins). • Develop and maintain documentation for assigned projects including install guide, troubleshooting guide, etc. • Track latest database solutions in the industry to drive technology refresh. • Provide support per project needs; investigate and troubleshoot issues; perform regular log analysis, security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. Skills Required Skills and experience required • Oracle and Open source technologies - MongoDB, Cassandra, Hadoop and Neo4J etc • Proven hands on DBA expertise in at least one of the core database platforms. • Knowledge of core NoSQL concepts and types (Key/Value, Document, Graph, Column). • Strong Experience in database disaster recovery planning and failover. • Ability to solve complex database administration problems. • Experience and competency in Continuous Delivery and Deployment pipelines and associated tooling (Jenkins, Nexus, Puppet etc.) • Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) concepts such as SQL, stored procedures, JDBC/ODBC drivers, tables, foreign keys, joins, normalization, etc. • Ability to work with database developers and engineers to analyse and resolve database performance issues. • Strong Linux System Administration skills including experience in writing shell scripts and creating scheduled jobs. • Experience and competency in at least one of the following scripting languages (Shell, Perl, Python). • Experience with VMWare, Networking and Load Balancing tooling and concepts Desirable • Knowledge of NoSQL Scaling and an understanding of HA strategies, including replica sets and sharding. • Installation and configuration of Real Application Clusters / Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) solutions or clustering technologies to address high availability requirement. • Cloud and Container based deployment architectures and technologies (OpenStack, AWS, Docker etc). • Knowledge or exposure to Java Keywords DBA, Database Administrator, Multiplatform, Oracle, NoSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Performance tuning

A Database Administrator role has become available at an established software development company based on the outskirts of Stowmarket, if you are interested then keep reading! Who will you be working for? One of the area's most recognisable companies, with a reputation for delivering excellent service to it's customer, this company prides themselves on having happy staff with excellent job progression opportunities. This company has a mix of various different employees from project managers to developers and DBAs so you will be able to immerse yourself amongst truly talented individuals. Having a happy workforce with the tools to do their jobs to the best of their ability is one of the main missions of this company. What will you be doing? This role will involve be responsible for the day to day Oracle DBA requirements internally and for external customers. You will be involved in creating and testing application release scripts for release to QA using TortoiseSVN. Other responsibilities will include monitoring and managing database alert logs and backups, maintaining oracle database support documentation and to apply appropriate protection to customer data. In return, the company will offer you the opportunity to become part of a growing, talented team. Who are you? Great employees make a great company! You will have previous experience as DBA with an understanding of Oracle databases and experience of Oracle SQL including creating scheme objects, administration, security, change control and troubleshooting. You will have the ability to effectively prioritise your own workload with excellent communication skills. How do you apply? If you are interested in this position, don't hesitate in clicking the apply button! If you are not ready to apply yet but would like an informal conversation to find out more about it, please email or call me on (Apply online only)