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Oracle Database Administrator

£42,000 - 42,000
Barker's Pool, Sheffield
£42,000 - 42,000
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5k+
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Services
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Regular
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Cloud Services team. The ideal candidate will possess strong Oracle DBA skills and have a passion for learning new database technologies. Experience in supporting and troubleshooting within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure is essential, along with familiarity with MySQL Server and legacy systems. Proficiency in Python programming is highly desirable, and an understanding of Unix shell scripting is a plus. We require the ability to work in agile environments and contribute as a subject matter expert, along with excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across complex teams.

Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, you will provide expert technical support and resolve escalated issues across both Oracle DB and MySQL environments. You will deliver IT provisioning, incident handling, service requests, and change management in alignment with SLAs and KPIs. Supporting service delivery and contributing to productivity improvements will be key aspects of your responsibilities. You’ll escalate risks and issues to your Line Manager with early visibility and contribute to transformational initiatives within our Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. Additionally, you will apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology daily to identify inefficiencies and drive enhancements, offer analytical and innovative input to projects and operational challenges, and support automation and integration through programming and scripting.

Description


We value collaboration and innovation within our team, and you will play a vital role in ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, thereby helping us meet customer SLAs and KPIs. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're exploring new opportunities, we invite you to reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.
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