Database Administrator

DXC Technology Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking Database Administrators for hybrid roles at various skill levels. The position involves optimizing database performance, troubleshooting issues, and utilizing various database technologies. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in cloud technologies and scripting.

Qualifications

• Experience in database technologies such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS.
• Experience in scripting and database monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring database binaries.
• Writing and maintaining scripts for DBA tasks.
• Troubleshooting database-related issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Nagios

OEM

Python

Job description

Job Description:

Database Administrator

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer
feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and
tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development. Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you, builds a better us.

One of our platinum accounts has openings for hybrid working Database Administrators at varying skill levels. The successful candidate will work within one of our database support teams and will be focused and motivated with good interpersonal skills.

Your role will include optimising and tuning database performance and assisting in database migration.

Role responsibilities:
• Installing and configuring database binaries
• Writing and maintaining scripts to automate DBA tasks
• Investigating and implementing automation of processes
• Perform routine, periodic, and proactive operation and monitoring
• Troubleshoot database related issues
• Perform patching and upgrades to ensure data security

What you will bring to the team:
• Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others
• A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems
• An ability to work both independently and in a team
• A willingness to investigate challenges and solve them
• Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills and Technologies
• Administration experience in a database technology such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc
• Experience of OS such as RHEL and Windows Server
• Experience in cloud technologies such as AWS
• Knowledge of database monitoring tools, such as OEM and Nagios
• Experience in scripting, such as Python
• Knowledge of database server clustering, failover, and disaster recovery
• Experience in database replication software, such as Data Guard, Replication Manager for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB ReplicaSets
• Experience in backup/recovery procedures and scripting

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