database administrator Northwich, England
Job description
Senitor https://www.senitor.com/
I'm looking for an Oracle Database Administrator to join an international financial company within the UK headquarters in Northwich. You would be joining a team of 12 in the Tech & Systems team, working on some interesting projects on both new and existing platforms.
The company are going through an impressive period of growth and looking to grow their tech team by 3 new people just this month along, with even more growth projected later in the year. This is also an excellent time to join the company as they're on the cusp of opening new offices overseas and starting new projects.
If you're looking for personal development and progression then this is an excellent opportunity as it is company policy to promote internally and can offer excellent training and external qualifications as well.
The role will be initially office-based during the first couple of months as you get up to speed with the team and systems, after which hybrid working will be on offer (3 days a week in the office and 2 days working from home).
As an Oracle DBA, you will be primarily responsible for managing and administering all databases including the Windows and Linux platforms they run on.
What you'll be doing:
Monitor databases to ensure environments are stable, reliable and available.
Monitor Oracle databases to ensure efficient operations.
Perform backups, migrations and restorations of Oracle databases.
Develop, manage and test databases, ensuring documentation is up-to-date and in place.
Liaise with Developers and analyse / manage capacity and performance.
Skills/Experience required:
Minimum 2 years in a similar role / working with Oracle databases.
Experience with Oracle 12c or above
Oracle WebLogic maintenance / implementation
Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux Operating Systems
RMAN Backup & Recovery
Eagerness and aptitude to learn new technologies and platforms.
Experience with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Performance Tuning & Optimisation.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
The company provides fantastic training and prides itself on excellent staff retention, so if you're looking for your next long-term career move, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The company also offers great benefits including 25 days plus Bank Holidays, a 10% pension entirely funded by the employer, staff incentives/events and annual discretionary bonuses.
This is an urgent requirement with interviews being arranged ASAP so please apply now if you're interested. If you'd like more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Attwood on 0161 486 1599 or email [email protected]
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About Senitor Associates
CEO: Tom Parker
Revenue: $1 to $5 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.senitor.com
Year Founded: 1999
