Database Administrator* Oracle

PKF FRANCIS CLARK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European private bank in London is seeking a skilled Database Administrator specializing in Oracle. The role involves administration and configuration of Oracle databases in a high-availability environment. Ideal candidates will have vocational training in IT or a relevant degree, and experience with Oracle RAC. The position offers competitive salary, a private pension plan, 30 days of holiday, and flexible working hours, emphasizing a progressive work culture focused on innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Private pension plan – 10% contribution

Generous 30 day holiday allowance

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance scheme

Flexible working hours

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• In-depth experience with Oracle RAC.
• Initial experience in database administration.
• Consulting and support of projects.

Responsibilities

• Administration, configuration, and implementation of Oracle databases.
• Planning and provisioning of new databases.
• Automation of existing processes.
• Performing database migrations, patches, and upgrades.

Skills

Oracle RAC

SQL

PL/SQL

Ansible

Scripting (Shell)

Linux

German (spoken and written)

English (spoken and written)

Education

Vocational training as an IT specialist or degree in IT

Job description

Database Administrator - Oracle

Company: PKF Francis Clark

Location: London, United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Type: Full time

Salary: Competitive

General Information

• Country: United Kingdom
• City: London
• Type of Role: Professional
• Remaining Openings: 1

Description & Requirements

Our Linux, Database, and Communication department is looking for you as soon as possible as a Database Administrator Oracle in London Global Technology @ Berenberg. In an era where digitalization and modern IT infrastructures are revolutionizing banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you, as an IT professional, work closely with our business units. Our Technology teams offer you an environment full of exciting challenges – whether it's supporting and developing legacy systems or introducing modern technologies such as AI, machine learning, and highly automated trading applications.

Our IT department, with around 300 employees, works mostly in an agile manner using a Scrumban approach and covers areas such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Operations, Process and Governance, Software Development, and Architecture. We take particular pride in developing almost all of our applications in-house, which gives us unique flexibility and innovative strength. Our tech stack includes modern technologies such as Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, and Python, CI/CD pipelines, containers, Kubernetes, as well as Azure Cloud, Azure SQL Database, and Oracle Database with PL/SQL.

What Will You Do?

• Administration, configuration, and implementation of databases in a demanding high‑availability environment (Oracle)
• Planning and provisioning of new databases
• Automation of existing processes
• Performing database migrations, patches, and upgrades
• Consulting and support of projects
• Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures work smoothly

Who Are We Looking For?

• Successfully completed vocational training as an IT specialist or a degree in the IT field
• In-depth experience with Oracle RAC
• Ideally, initial experience in database administration, especially with relational database systems
• Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, Ansible, and scripting (Shell) is an advantage
• Know‑how in Linux is a plus
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

What We Offer You:

• Private pension plan – 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

Apply now online and become part of the team – we look forward to your application! We are a leading European private bank with over 430 years of experience and a deeply rooted history, yet we continue to shape and invest in the future. Our progress and development are driven by our employees. We encourage them to try new approaches, speak their minds, and succeed in their own way. We provide them with the opportunity to develop their talents, explore different career paths, and realise their full potential.

We are an ambitious, forward‑looking company that draws on centuries of tradition and builds on innovation. You will find a culture that encourages independent thinking, entrepreneurial action, and questioning the status quo. Together, we work to shape our business and achieve our ambitious goals. We look forward to having you join us to always do what's right for our employees, customers, and company – Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website. Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on [e-mail] to discuss.