Job description
Company Description
Come join us and make a difference in the world!
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
Discover more at www.necsws.com
Job Description
Please note this role has the flexibility to be hybrid working or fully remote depending on your location.
NEC Software Solutions are on the lookout for candidates with experience in Oracle Database Management to join our team as an Oracle Database Application and Support Analyst. We’re a highly skilled team, who are supporting software solutions for over 100 Customers - including some of the biggest names in the Public Sector across both Central and Local Government.
This is a unique opportunity that will allow you to work with a mix of on premises, private and public cloud based systems. We’re not just looking for a DBA - we’re looking for a DBA who is motivated to drive their career to the front line of current technology. These people will be involved in installing our newly developed software, applying updates to installations, performing upgrades and so much more.
The team has over a hundred years of commercial experience, which puts us in the perfect position to support and develop newer members. This support can include things like; growing your product knowledge, developing your technical skills, and becoming an integral part of our team. If you’re looking to progress in your career, and learn from some of the best in the business then this role will be perfect for you!
We’ve listed a few of the key duties in the role, but there is so much more that you could be involved with in the NEC Team.
Apply our software updates to customer non-production and production systems.
Perform related software technology upgrades including Oracle Database, Apache Tomcat, Apache Web Server, and Jasper Reports Server.
Perform installations of new software developed by our company.
Troubleshoot issues relating to software installation and upgrades.
Review daily monitoring metrics to proactively respond to potential issues such as database performance, filesystem space and backup issues.
Perform scripted backup and restore tasks.
Communicate with our customers in a professional and solution-driven manner.
Work as a team to troubleshoot problems and share workloads.
Qualifications
Essential Skills/Experience:
Oracle Database management including upgrades (single instance only, not CDB or RAC databases).
Installing and maintaining software on Solaris, Linux or MS Windows operating systems.
Working directly with customers via video conference, telephone and email communication.
We’d love to speak with candidates who have some experience in any of the following - but don’t hold back if you don’t - our fantastic team can train you up on all of this:
Deployment of Apache Tomcat based web applications.
Apache Web Server configuration and management.
Unix shell scripting.
Performing scripted database and software backups and recovery.
Microsoft IIS Web Server configuration and management.
An understanding of network architecture such as private networks, DMZs, etc.
Additional Information
We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions
Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life
All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. This role will require UK Security Clearance.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.