Job description
Please note due to UK government security clearance requirements, we can only consider candidates with a British passport for this position.
Do you have an interest in solving complex database problems for highly available cloud services at a massive scale? If you are eager to take on exciting technical challenges in a highly collaborative environment, this is your chance. We are looking for a Principal Database Engineer, ideally with experience of automation to create the future with us.
Oracle is a cloud leader that is changing the way the world does business, and the OCI Data an AI services organisation is hiring a Principal Database Engineer. The team you would join do critically important work supporting a large scale database estate that is used by all OCI services. Grow your career with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry!
- Undertake engineering activities, encompassing project based work and routine operational support of a massively scaled Oracle database fleet.
- Designs, implements and maintains complex databases in adherence to uptime and security requirements, amongst other things.
- Participate in an on call rota, typically being on call every 6-7 weeks from 10am to 6pm for the week on call.
- Oracle Database 19c
- Ansible
- Python
- Terraform
- Cron scripting
What we will offer you
- A competitive salary with exciting benefits
- Learning and development opportunities to advance your career
- An Employee Assistance Program to support your mental health
- Employee resource groups that champion our diverse communities
- Core benefits such as life insurance, and access to retirement planning
- An inclusive culture that celebrates what makes you unique
At Oracle, we don’t just respect differences—we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion and to create the future we need people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. It’s when everyone’s voice is heard and valued that we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before.
https://www.oracle.com/corporate/careers/diversity-inclusion/
- Undertake engineering activities, encompassing project based work and routine operational support of a massively scaled Oracle database fleet.
- Designs, implements and maintains complex databases in adherence to uptime and security requirements, amongst other things.
- Participate in an on call rota, typically being on call every 6-7 weeks from 10am to 6pm for the week on call.