Database Administrator - Uniting Ambition

OpenTalent; Pytchley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent urgently seeks a skilled database professional in the United Kingdom to manage PostgreSQL and Oracle production environments, implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, and optimise performance across Linux systems. The role requires strong troubleshooting, backup/recovery expertise, and clear communication with cross-functional teams.

Salary ranges from £55,000 to £62,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven PostgreSQL administration experience.
• Experience supporting Oracle databases in production environments.
• Knowledge of high availability, replication and disaster recovery technologies.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
• Solid understanding of backup and recovery strategies.
• Experience working within Linux environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL administration

Oracle databases production

High availability

Replication

Disaster recovery technologies

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Linux environments

Troubleshooting

Job description

Salary: £55,000 - 62,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong PostgreSQL administration experience
• Experience supporting Oracle databases in a production environment
• Knowledge of high availability, replication and disaster recovery technologies
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation
• Solid understanding of backup and recovery strategies
• Experience working within Linux environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work a…