Technical Support Engineer Location: Surrey, Staines, UK Length: 12 months Duration: 26/10/2025 - 26/10/2026 Rate: £162.67 per day (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week Role Overview: The Global Technical Support team is a diverse, creative, fast-growing team! We provide technical support around the clock. Support Centers are located in Australia, India, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US. We are looking for engineers who have a passion for technology, problem-solving and are eager to help customers.As a Technical Support Engineer, you will enable our customers with your passion and knowledge of the client Platform.?You will be responsible for managing and resolving the most challenging issues and escalations for the customer and providing technical guidance in addressing their business needs. You will be the voice of the customer in client product and development teams for product feedback and improvements. You will play an integral role in building knowledge and be part of strategic initiatives for process improvements.?You will be joining the team named Platform Technologies. The team is responsible for the platform and data integrity. As such, the team handles issues related to the database (tables, columns, data format), upgrades, plugin installations, clones, reporting, performance analytics, artificial intelligence, and all features supporting developers in their daily activities. Responsibilities: Work on and resolve technical issues reported by internal and external customers. Maintain impeccable case hygiene and customer-related files and records. Customer Advocate providing support to users/administrators of our platform. Understand our platform, cloud technologies, and troubleshooting practices to ensure successful resolution of challenging technical situations. Experience assessing, troubleshooting, resolving, and providing root cause analysis for client Product issues related to upgrades, cloning, tables, reporting, performance analytics, artificial intelligence, automated test framework, studio and development tools, plugins and applications. Manage customers' expectations and experience in a way that results in high customer satisfaction. Maintain technical expertise in assigned areas of product functionality and use that expertise to help customers. Suggest and implement improvements to internal processes. Communicate with customers and our teams through case, phone, and other electronic methods. Create knowledge base materials dedicated towards operational efficiency while also empowering and enabling the customers. Skills needed: Strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Strong sense of ownership; readily takes responsibility for actions and makes amends as necessary Ability to build a trustworthy reputation by honouring agreements and reliably following through on commitments. Ability to break down complex concepts into parts to better understand them. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate solutions to complex technical problems. Personal commitment to quality and customer service. Ability to remain focused on achieving key goals, even in the face of obstacles and setbacks. Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage the case queue. Ability to respond to different situations with an appropriate level of flexibility. A team player attitude to work efficiently in a collaborative environment. Education: A Bachelor's in Computer Science (or related technical degree) or 1+ years of related experience within a technical support environment. Some understanding of Object-oriented programming languages like Java. Some understanding and knowledge of the components in the web applications stack. Some understanding and knowledge of the scripting languages:?JavaScript, Python, Perl, Unix Shell, Windows Shell. Some understanding and knowledge of Linux/Unix. A good Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Oracle).
17/10/2025
Full time
Technical Support Engineer Location: Surrey, Staines, UK Length: 12 months Duration: 26/10/2025 - 26/10/2026 Rate: £162.67 per day (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 hours per week Role Overview: The Global Technical Support team is a diverse, creative, fast-growing team! We provide technical support around the clock. Support Centers are located in Australia, India, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US. We are looking for engineers who have a passion for technology, problem-solving and are eager to help customers.As a Technical Support Engineer, you will enable our customers with your passion and knowledge of the client Platform.?You will be responsible for managing and resolving the most challenging issues and escalations for the customer and providing technical guidance in addressing their business needs. You will be the voice of the customer in client product and development teams for product feedback and improvements. You will play an integral role in building knowledge and be part of strategic initiatives for process improvements.?You will be joining the team named Platform Technologies. The team is responsible for the platform and data integrity. As such, the team handles issues related to the database (tables, columns, data format), upgrades, plugin installations, clones, reporting, performance analytics, artificial intelligence, and all features supporting developers in their daily activities. Responsibilities: Work on and resolve technical issues reported by internal and external customers. Maintain impeccable case hygiene and customer-related files and records. Customer Advocate providing support to users/administrators of our platform. Understand our platform, cloud technologies, and troubleshooting practices to ensure successful resolution of challenging technical situations. Experience assessing, troubleshooting, resolving, and providing root cause analysis for client Product issues related to upgrades, cloning, tables, reporting, performance analytics, artificial intelligence, automated test framework, studio and development tools, plugins and applications. Manage customers' expectations and experience in a way that results in high customer satisfaction. Maintain technical expertise in assigned areas of product functionality and use that expertise to help customers. Suggest and implement improvements to internal processes. Communicate with customers and our teams through case, phone, and other electronic methods. Create knowledge base materials dedicated towards operational efficiency while also empowering and enabling the customers. Skills needed: Strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Strong sense of ownership; readily takes responsibility for actions and makes amends as necessary Ability to build a trustworthy reputation by honouring agreements and reliably following through on commitments. Ability to break down complex concepts into parts to better understand them. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate solutions to complex technical problems. Personal commitment to quality and customer service. Ability to remain focused on achieving key goals, even in the face of obstacles and setbacks. Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage the case queue. Ability to respond to different situations with an appropriate level of flexibility. A team player attitude to work efficiently in a collaborative environment. Education: A Bachelor's in Computer Science (or related technical degree) or 1+ years of related experience within a technical support environment. Some understanding of Object-oriented programming languages like Java. Some understanding and knowledge of the components in the web applications stack. Some understanding and knowledge of the scripting languages:?JavaScript, Python, Perl, Unix Shell, Windows Shell. Some understanding and knowledge of Linux/Unix. A good Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, Oracle).
Working at the Cumberland, you become part of something special. We're a Mutual organisation, committed to improving the lives of our colleagues, customers, and community. Our values are incredibly important to us. We're on an exciting transformational journey with our people firmly at the forefront of our plans. If you want to work for a team integral in helping to drive cultural change, a team where you can bring your whole self to work bringing your energy and creativity to make a positive difference, then this is the job for you. We have an exciting opportunity for an Oracle Database Administrator to join our Technology team for a fixed period of 12 months. The Oracle Database Administrator is responsible for the delivery and continued support of the key BAU functions as well as maintaining and administering the databases and associated environments. This includes production, DR and test systems. You'll be responsible for supporting regular maintenance across the environments, ensuring that preventative maintenance tasks are completed safely, on time and in line with established procedures. In addition to the preventative maintenance tasks, support will be available to support queries and investigate system issues across the environments as well as responsible for supporting incident management and problem resolutions. You'll also provide subject matter expertise to the change function, supporting projects from shaping through to closure. They will also assist the DBA Lead in implementing continuous improvements across the team and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and upskilling others. The Benefits Salary - up to £60,717 p.a. - depending on skills and experience. Holidays - 25 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days. Learning and Development opportunities - We want you to grow in your role. We'll work together to support your personal and professional development. Hybrid Working - the tools and equipment you need to be able to work from home when you need to, depending on your role. Health and Wellbeing - a calendar of events and activities throughout the year, Mental Health & Wellbeing champions, and Cycle to Work scheme. Community Day - We offer our people an extra paid day off every year to help local charities and community organisations. The Role Ensure that BAU actions are completed accurately, correctly and on time. Contribute towards the day-to-day support and administration of the databases and associated environments including live, DR and test environments. Ensure environments are appropriately patched and secure. Provide support and ensuring that agreed support SLAs are met. Support the incident management process, problem management and implementation of changes. Support the management of risks and issues. Provide SME knowledge to the business. Engage with third party support contacts when required to support problem resolution. Undertake regular housekeeping of the environments to ensure they perform to their optimal levels. Carry out refreshes of the test databases in accordance with testing/project requirements. Undertake system and database administration duties as required, including out of hours tasks where required. Carry out regular disaster recovery activities with other Technology teams. To understand and be aware of the risk and control environment in your area of the business and adhere to processes, procedures, and policies in order to minimise risks. Demonstrate a commitment to a supportive and collaborative culture which promotes strong working relationships across CITO teams and the wider business. Ensuring all activities are undertaken in consideration of and in line with Technology and CBS Strategies Utilise existing tooling for the effective management of tasks and queries, and documentation. Input into and maintain a standard library of documentation and procedures. Out of hours on-call for critical systems may be a requirement for this role in-line with the Working Practice Charter and will attract an additional allowance. To carry out any other reasonable additional duties. About You We're looking for someone with experience engaging with third party suppliers to resolve issues and using ITIL processes including incident, problem, and event management. You'll have experience in operational 24x7 support, ideally using using Agile methodologies and working in change projects in a regulated sector. Knowledge preferred but not all essential includes: Understanding of database technologies and administration including Oracle 19c. Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring tools and standards. Understanding of UNIX administration and scripting including Solaris 11.4. Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, batch scripting etc. Understanding in Middleware applications e.g. Weblogic, Oracle Fusion Middleware. Knowledge or experience of risk frameworks is beneficial. Qualifications ITIL v4 Certification is advantageous. Degree within Computer Science or other IT related disciplines preferred but not essential. Skills, abilities and behaviours we're looking for: Technically minded. Analytical skills. Good communicator. Demonstrate logical thinking. Problem Solver. Detail oriented. Self-driven proactive approach to work. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders. Flexibility to work out of hours. Capable of managing a complex workload. Responds positively to change. Driven by new challenges. Work well within a small team. Good time management. Willing to learn and develop.
17/10/2025
Full time
Working at the Cumberland, you become part of something special. We're a Mutual organisation, committed to improving the lives of our colleagues, customers, and community. Our values are incredibly important to us. We're on an exciting transformational journey with our people firmly at the forefront of our plans. If you want to work for a team integral in helping to drive cultural change, a team where you can bring your whole self to work bringing your energy and creativity to make a positive difference, then this is the job for you. We have an exciting opportunity for an Oracle Database Administrator to join our Technology team for a fixed period of 12 months. The Oracle Database Administrator is responsible for the delivery and continued support of the key BAU functions as well as maintaining and administering the databases and associated environments. This includes production, DR and test systems. You'll be responsible for supporting regular maintenance across the environments, ensuring that preventative maintenance tasks are completed safely, on time and in line with established procedures. In addition to the preventative maintenance tasks, support will be available to support queries and investigate system issues across the environments as well as responsible for supporting incident management and problem resolutions. You'll also provide subject matter expertise to the change function, supporting projects from shaping through to closure. They will also assist the DBA Lead in implementing continuous improvements across the team and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and upskilling others. The Benefits Salary - up to £60,717 p.a. - depending on skills and experience. Holidays - 25 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 3 days. Learning and Development opportunities - We want you to grow in your role. We'll work together to support your personal and professional development. Hybrid Working - the tools and equipment you need to be able to work from home when you need to, depending on your role. Health and Wellbeing - a calendar of events and activities throughout the year, Mental Health & Wellbeing champions, and Cycle to Work scheme. Community Day - We offer our people an extra paid day off every year to help local charities and community organisations. The Role Ensure that BAU actions are completed accurately, correctly and on time. Contribute towards the day-to-day support and administration of the databases and associated environments including live, DR and test environments. Ensure environments are appropriately patched and secure. Provide support and ensuring that agreed support SLAs are met. Support the incident management process, problem management and implementation of changes. Support the management of risks and issues. Provide SME knowledge to the business. Engage with third party support contacts when required to support problem resolution. Undertake regular housekeeping of the environments to ensure they perform to their optimal levels. Carry out refreshes of the test databases in accordance with testing/project requirements. Undertake system and database administration duties as required, including out of hours tasks where required. Carry out regular disaster recovery activities with other Technology teams. To understand and be aware of the risk and control environment in your area of the business and adhere to processes, procedures, and policies in order to minimise risks. Demonstrate a commitment to a supportive and collaborative culture which promotes strong working relationships across CITO teams and the wider business. Ensuring all activities are undertaken in consideration of and in line with Technology and CBS Strategies Utilise existing tooling for the effective management of tasks and queries, and documentation. Input into and maintain a standard library of documentation and procedures. Out of hours on-call for critical systems may be a requirement for this role in-line with the Working Practice Charter and will attract an additional allowance. To carry out any other reasonable additional duties. About You We're looking for someone with experience engaging with third party suppliers to resolve issues and using ITIL processes including incident, problem, and event management. You'll have experience in operational 24x7 support, ideally using using Agile methodologies and working in change projects in a regulated sector. Knowledge preferred but not all essential includes: Understanding of database technologies and administration including Oracle 19c. Knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring tools and standards. Understanding of UNIX administration and scripting including Solaris 11.4. Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, batch scripting etc. Understanding in Middleware applications e.g. Weblogic, Oracle Fusion Middleware. Knowledge or experience of risk frameworks is beneficial. Qualifications ITIL v4 Certification is advantageous. Degree within Computer Science or other IT related disciplines preferred but not essential. Skills, abilities and behaviours we're looking for: Technically minded. Analytical skills. Good communicator. Demonstrate logical thinking. Problem Solver. Detail oriented. Self-driven proactive approach to work. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders. Flexibility to work out of hours. Capable of managing a complex workload. Responds positively to change. Driven by new challenges. Work well within a small team. Good time management. Willing to learn and develop.
What you will bring to the team: Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems An ability to work both independently and in a team A willingness to investigate challenges and solve them Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Technologies Administration experience in a database technology such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc Experience of OS such as RHEL and Windows Server Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS Knowledge of database monitoring tools, such as OEM and Nagios Experience in scripting, such as Python Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, and disaster recovery Experience in database replication software, such as Data Guard, Replication Manager for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB ReplicaSets 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.
17/10/2025
Full time
What you will bring to the team: Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems An ability to work both independently and in a team A willingness to investigate challenges and solve them Good organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills and Technologies Administration experience in a database technology such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc Experience of OS such as RHEL and Windows Server Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS Knowledge of database monitoring tools, such as OEM and Nagios Experience in scripting, such as Python Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, and disaster recovery Experience in database replication software, such as Data Guard, Replication Manager for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB ReplicaSets 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.
Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
17/10/2025
Full time
Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Sheffield, UK (onsite) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
17/10/2025
Full time
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Sheffield, UK (onsite) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
About the Role We're looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Cloud Services team, supporting an estate of over 1000 databases across 1500 servers. You'll play a key role in incident handling, change implementation, and technical support across Oracle DB and MySQL Server environments.This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, ensuring we meet customer SLAs and KPIs. You'll also be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Provide expert technical support and resolve escalated issues across Oracle DB and MySQL environments. Deliver IT provisioning, incident handling, service requests, and change management in line with SLAs and KPIs. Support service delivery and contribute to productivity improvements. Escalate risks and issues to the Line Manager with early visibility. Contribute to transformational initiatives within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology daily to identify inefficiencies and drive enhancements. Offer analytical and innovative input to projects and operational challenges. Support automation and integration through programming and scripting. Skills & Experience Required Strong Oracle DBA skills with a passion for learning new database technologies. Experience supporting and troubleshooting within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Familiarity with MySQL Server and legacy systems. Programming skills - proficiency in Python is highly desirable. Understanding of Unix shell scripting is a plus. Ability to work in agile environments and contribute as a subject matter expert. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across complex teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
17/10/2025
Full time
About the Role We're looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Cloud Services team, supporting an estate of over 1000 databases across 1500 servers. You'll play a key role in incident handling, change implementation, and technical support across Oracle DB and MySQL Server environments.This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, ensuring we meet customer SLAs and KPIs. You'll also be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Provide expert technical support and resolve escalated issues across Oracle DB and MySQL environments. Deliver IT provisioning, incident handling, service requests, and change management in line with SLAs and KPIs. Support service delivery and contribute to productivity improvements. Escalate risks and issues to the Line Manager with early visibility. Contribute to transformational initiatives within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology daily to identify inefficiencies and drive enhancements. Offer analytical and innovative input to projects and operational challenges. Support automation and integration through programming and scripting. Skills & Experience Required Strong Oracle DBA skills with a passion for learning new database technologies. Experience supporting and troubleshooting within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Familiarity with MySQL Server and legacy systems. Programming skills - proficiency in Python is highly desirable. Understanding of Unix shell scripting is a plus. Ability to work in agile environments and contribute as a subject matter expert. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across complex teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Oracle DBA Location : Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Duration : 6 Months My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield. You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment. Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Ensure high availability and performance across Client's database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance legacy and modern database systems. Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server. Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies. Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures. If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV
17/10/2025
Full time
Oracle DBA Location : Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Duration : 6 Months My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield. You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment. Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Ensure high availability and performance across Client's database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance legacy and modern database systems. Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server. Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies. Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures. If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV
Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
16/10/2025
Full time
Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
SQL Server DBA - Insurance - London, City. Our client, a leading Specialty Insurer based in the City of London, urgently requires an experienced SQL Server DBA to join their busy team. As SQL Server DBA you will work on a number of projects across Disaster Recovery, Resiliency Plans, Backups, Data Disaster, support Production teams, SQL upgrades etc. This is a contract to perm role due to urgency, and is hybrid with 3 days a week onsite in London. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 6+years experience as a SQL Server DBA and strong knowledge of database design, database layout, database structures, stored procedures, database tables, database optimisation, TCP/IP, IT Security concepts and practices; Experience with Always On configuration, Log Shipping, SQL Audits, SQL Agent Jobs, SQL replication, and CMS are critical; Experience with SQL Query Store, Resource Governor, sp_whoisactive, SQL Server Maintenance solution and sp_Blitz; Ability to analyse and write business and technical specifications and interact with IT and Audit teams; Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development and Release Management using GitHub; Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to take the initiative, and work with little supervision; Previous Insurance/Financial Services experience; and Experience of Oracle RDBMS and Datadog experience is a plus. For more information, email your CV. Key skills; SQL Server DBA, SSAS, SSIS, Insurance, London, Database Administrator.
07/10/2025
SQL Server DBA - Insurance - London, City. Our client, a leading Specialty Insurer based in the City of London, urgently requires an experienced SQL Server DBA to join their busy team. As SQL Server DBA you will work on a number of projects across Disaster Recovery, Resiliency Plans, Backups, Data Disaster, support Production teams, SQL upgrades etc. This is a contract to perm role due to urgency, and is hybrid with 3 days a week onsite in London. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 6+years experience as a SQL Server DBA and strong knowledge of database design, database layout, database structures, stored procedures, database tables, database optimisation, TCP/IP, IT Security concepts and practices; Experience with Always On configuration, Log Shipping, SQL Audits, SQL Agent Jobs, SQL replication, and CMS are critical; Experience with SQL Query Store, Resource Governor, sp_whoisactive, SQL Server Maintenance solution and sp_Blitz; Ability to analyse and write business and technical specifications and interact with IT and Audit teams; Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development and Release Management using GitHub; Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to take the initiative, and work with little supervision; Previous Insurance/Financial Services experience; and Experience of Oracle RDBMS and Datadog experience is a plus. For more information, email your CV. Key skills; SQL Server DBA, SSAS, SSIS, Insurance, London, Database Administrator.
About the Role We're looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Cloud Services team, supporting an estate of over 1000 databases across 1500 servers. You'll play a key role in incident handling, change implementation, and technical support across Oracle DB and MySQL Server environments. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, ensuring we meet customer SLAs and KPIs. You'll also be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Provide expert technical support and resolve escalated issues across Oracle DB and MySQL environments. Deliver IT provisioning, incident handling, service requests, and change management in line with SLAs and KPIs. Support service delivery and contribute to productivity improvements. Escalate risks and issues to the Line Manager with early visibility. Contribute to transformational initiatives within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology daily to identify inefficiencies and drive enhancements. Offer analytical and innovative input to projects and operational challenges. Support automation and integration through programming and scripting. Skills & Experience Required Strong Oracle DBA skills with a passion for learning new database technologies. Experience supporting and troubleshooting within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Familiarity with MySQL Server and legacy systems. Programming skills - proficiency in Python is highly desirable. Understanding of Unix shell scripting is a plus. Ability to work in agile environments and contribute as a subject matter expert. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across complex teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
07/10/2025
Contractor
About the Role We're looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Cloud Services team, supporting an estate of over 1000 databases across 1500 servers. You'll play a key role in incident handling, change implementation, and technical support across Oracle DB and MySQL Server environments. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, ensuring we meet customer SLAs and KPIs. You'll also be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation Key Responsibilities Provide expert technical support and resolve escalated issues across Oracle DB and MySQL environments. Deliver IT provisioning, incident handling, service requests, and change management in line with SLAs and KPIs. Support service delivery and contribute to productivity improvements. Escalate risks and issues to the Line Manager with early visibility. Contribute to transformational initiatives within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology daily to identify inefficiencies and drive enhancements. Offer analytical and innovative input to projects and operational challenges. Support automation and integration through programming and scripting. Skills & Experience Required Strong Oracle DBA skills with a passion for learning new database technologies. Experience supporting and troubleshooting within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Familiarity with MySQL Server and legacy systems. Programming skills - proficiency in Python is highly desirable. Understanding of Unix shell scripting is a plus. Ability to work in agile environments and contribute as a subject matter expert. Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across complex teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oracle DBA Location : Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Duration : 6 Months My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield. You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment. Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Ensure high availability and performance across Client's database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance legacy and modern database systems. Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server. Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies. Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures. If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV
04/10/2025
Contractor
Oracle DBA Location : Birmingham or Sheffield (Hybrid Working) Duration : 6 Months My client a leading Telecoms Company is looking for an Oracle DBA Administrator to join their Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for incident management and change implementation across key technical areas, with a focus on Oracle Database and MySQL Server technologies.This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from either Birmingham or Sheffield. You will play a critical role in delivering robust technical support to meet customer KPIs and SLAs, while actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using CI methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert-level support for Oracle DB and MySQL Server within a large-scale enterprise environment. Manage and resolve incidents, implement changes, and troubleshoot complex technical issues. Ensure high availability and performance across Client's database estate, which includes over 1000 databases hosted on 1500+ servers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance legacy and modern database systems. Apply CI (Continuous Improvement) practices to identify inefficiencies and drive operational enhancements. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA, with a solid understanding of MySQL Server. Proven ability to own and resolve technical faults within enterprise cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with the latest versions of Oracle and a proactive approach to learning new database technologies. Experience working in large-scale environments with complex support structures. If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV
Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
02/10/2025
Full time
Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Sheffield, UK (onsite) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa 300 - 365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/10/2025
Contractor
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Sheffield, UK (onsite) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa 300 - 365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
City, Birmingham
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa 300 - 365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/10/2025
Contractor
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa 300 - 365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/10/2025
Full time
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oracle DBA 6 months - possible extensions Sheffield or Birmingham - x5 days onsite 365 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only The role holder will be incident handling and change implementation in one or more technical areas particularly Oracle DB & MySQL Server. You will be expected to provide effective technical support of the technology within Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure to meet customer KPI & SLA's. Use and promote CI methodology as a standard operating tool used by the team on a daily basis to identify areas of waste and drive improvements. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Provide technical support, resolving escalated technical support issues across the lines of business to ensure systems availability to the customer. Support the timely delivery of IT Provision ,Incident handling, Service Requests and Change Management by the team to the published SLAs and KPIs Provide technical support in the delivery of the services offered by the team and input to service productivity to achieve targets. Provide Line Manager early sight visibility of issues and concerns that could impact the Systems Engineering objectives, and effectively manage escalations. Support the Operational elements on transformational opportunities to help meet Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure and Technology objectives and influence the business to adopt recommendations. Practice CI methodology as a standard operating tool used by the team on a daily basis to identify areas of waste and drive improvements. To provide analytical and innovative input to projects/operational issues as well as support negotiations. Programming skills is very desirable. Required programming language Python is extensively used in development and Integration support for automation. Understanding of Unix shell scripting would be an advantage too. The skills you'll need to succeed Oracle DBA Administrator: Strong skills in Oracle DBA and a learning acumen for new database related technology preferably in latest versions Experienced in own area, able to own and troubleshoot technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure (Oracle DB / MySQL) & our support structure. Be agile - You identify opportunities to use collaborative approaches and continuous improvement. You contribute to projects as a subject matter expert or content owner. Stakeholder Management: Able to collaborate and work effectively across complex and matrix relationships, negotiating where needed to help support agreement. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
01/10/2025
Contractor
Oracle DBA 6 months - possible extensions Sheffield or Birmingham - x5 days onsite 365 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella only The role holder will be incident handling and change implementation in one or more technical areas particularly Oracle DB & MySQL Server. You will be expected to provide effective technical support of the technology within Enterprise Cloud Services Infrastructure to meet customer KPI & SLA's. Use and promote CI methodology as a standard operating tool used by the team on a daily basis to identify areas of waste and drive improvements. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Provide technical support, resolving escalated technical support issues across the lines of business to ensure systems availability to the customer. Support the timely delivery of IT Provision ,Incident handling, Service Requests and Change Management by the team to the published SLAs and KPIs Provide technical support in the delivery of the services offered by the team and input to service productivity to achieve targets. Provide Line Manager early sight visibility of issues and concerns that could impact the Systems Engineering objectives, and effectively manage escalations. Support the Operational elements on transformational opportunities to help meet Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure and Technology objectives and influence the business to adopt recommendations. Practice CI methodology as a standard operating tool used by the team on a daily basis to identify areas of waste and drive improvements. To provide analytical and innovative input to projects/operational issues as well as support negotiations. Programming skills is very desirable. Required programming language Python is extensively used in development and Integration support for automation. Understanding of Unix shell scripting would be an advantage too. The skills you'll need to succeed Oracle DBA Administrator: Strong skills in Oracle DBA and a learning acumen for new database related technology preferably in latest versions Experienced in own area, able to own and troubleshoot technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure (Oracle DB / MySQL) & our support structure. Be agile - You identify opportunities to use collaborative approaches and continuous improvement. You contribute to projects as a subject matter expert or content owner. Stakeholder Management: Able to collaborate and work effectively across complex and matrix relationships, negotiating where needed to help support agreement. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
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. 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24/09/2022
Full time
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.
23/09/2022
Full time
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
23/09/2022
Full time
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.
21/09/2022
Full time
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.
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