database administrator Andover, England
Job description
Please note: This is a 100% office based role
Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, responsive, customer focused team of highly skilled individuals in an agile, progressive, forward looking, and growing company? If so, we may have a fantastic opportunity for you!
This is a hands-on job, with responsibility for all aspects of database management. The successful candidate will be capable of interacting effectively with both technical and business oriented people. There is also a need to be comfortable and confident when speaking with customers, and to inspire confidence in them.
You will be expected to easily adapt to a flexible style of working where you may be asked to undertake a wide variety of tasks, reflecting the fast paced nature of the business and their desire to meet a customer’s requirements as quickly and effectively as possible.
In return, our client places a high value on our staff and the environment they work in. You would be joining a small and friendly organisation, working in a supportive and constructive environment where your contribution will be felt and recognised.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will operate as part of a team where their role will include:
- Design, create and modify database structures to meet the evolving needs of the company
- Perform performance monitoring and required database tuning
- Perform database design through to physical implementation
- Develop and optimise SQL statements for use by the application development team
- Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
- Perform general technical troubleshooting and give advice to development teams
- Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related products
- Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
- Setup and maintain standards and documentation
- Plan growth and changes (capacity planning)
- Research and suggest new database technologies, services, and protocols
Requirements
- Experience with Oracle 12c or newer
- Proven work experience as an Oracle Database Administrator
- Solid experience with PL-SQL
- Strong Performance Tuning Skills
- RMAN and DPDump backup and recovery skills
- Excellent analytical and organisation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- In-depth understanding of data management (permissions, recovery, security, and monitoring)
Benefits
- Competitive salary, paid holidays, pensions
- Working in a small office with a great friendly atmosphere and open-door policy
- Hours of work – 40 per week, Monday to Friday (Inclusive of Lunch)
- Continuous learning (Paid for courses and online training)
- Free Tea and Coffee
- Multiple Sports and Social events throughout the year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with Oracle 12c or newer
- How many years experience do you have of working as an Oracle Database Administrator
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship to work full time and permanently within the UK
- Do you live in or near Andover (within a 40 minute commute)
Work Location: In person
