IT Database Administrator Oracle/SQL (Applications Team)

INEOS; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

On-site gym

Pension plan

Employee assistance

Career development

Job summary

INEOS in Grangemouth is seeking a DBA Oracle/SQL to join the Applications Team. You will administer and develop Oracle and MS SQL databases, ensuring availability, integrity and security in alignment with business needs.

The role involves patching, upgrades, performance tuning and deployment support, working with Cyber Security, Infrastructure and Service Desk teams to deliver reliable database services. Permanent, onsite role in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design, implementation, administration and support of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Strong knowledge of backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies with data integrity.
• Experience developing and maintaining SQL, PL/SQL and T-SQL scripts.

Responsibilities

• Primarily to provide database administration, support & development across the Oracle and MS SQL database estate.
• Ensure availability, performance, integrity and security of databases in line with business requirements.
• Plan and perform software patching and upgrading per best practice, and support deployments.
• Create and maintain database standards and policies aligned with IT Group standards.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, ERP Systems and Service Desk teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Oracle & SQL

Backup & DR

SQL/PLSQL/T-SQL

Performance tuning

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

SDLC

Deployment & release management

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL Server

Job description

Title: DBA Oracle/SQL (Applications Team)
Hours: 37.5
Location: Grangemouth
Salary: Dependent on skills, qualifications and experience
Contract type: Permanent
About Us
A truly global company, INEOS comprises of numerous businesses with sites in countries throughout the world. We also encompass a wide range of consumer brands and sports interests.
Grangemouth remains one of INEOS’ key sites in the UK and is home to world scale manufacturing plants – offering a unique environment in which to grow your skills, knowledge and competencies within the petrochemical sector.
We are engineering a strong future for our site, based on a highly skilled, experienced workforce and a portfolio of essential products that underpin a sustainable, low carbon future for all. We are entrepreneurial. We love to find new ways of doing things. Whether that’s through improving the energy efficiency of our plants, developing new ways of working or delivering on our net zero promises. And we’re proud to be doing this in Scotland.
We believe in offering our employees true autonomy and empowerment with a working environment that creates the opportunities for all of us to achieve our potential and to have a fulfilling professional career. We’re looking for committed and talented people to join our teams, to realise our ambitions and shape the future.About Our Opportunity
Key accountabilities
Primarily to provide database administration, support & development across the Oracle and MS SQL database estate. Ensuring availability, performance, integrity and security of the databases are maintained in line with business requirements. Proactively plan and perform software patching and upgrading in line with best practice. Creating and maintaining database standards and policies to align with IT Group standards. As a key member of the apps support team assist in troubleshooting of any application issues and unplanned outages demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills to support applications.About You
Required:

• Proven experience in the design, implementation, administration and support of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies, with practical experience restoring database instances and ensuring data integrity.
• Demonstrable experience developing and maintaining SQL, PL/SQL and T-SQL scripts, including stored procedures, triggers, packages and other database objects.
• Extensive experience monitoring, troubleshooting and optimising database performance, including identifying root causes, implementing solutions and recommending performance tuning opportunities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Cyber Security, Infrastructure, ERP Systems and Service Desk teams, to resolve operational issues and deliver project outcomes.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and vendors to manage technical issues, support activities and project deliverables.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and performance monitoring, including the collection and analysis of CPU, memory and storage utilisation metrics to forecast future resource requirements.
• Solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design through to deployment, support and continuous improvement.
• Experience in deployment and environment management, including planning and delivering database upgrades, patching schedules and release management activities.
• Experience contributing to technical architecture design, working with stakeholders, vendors and internal IT teams to develop robust and scalable solutions.
• Strong documentation skills, with experience producing and maintaining technical architecture, system design and operational support documentation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring technical standards, procedures and documentation remain current, accurate and aligned with business requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  

Desired:

• Knowledge of database automation, monitoring and reporting tools.
• Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted database platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies to broaden understanding and ability to support the wider application portfolio.
  

What We Offer

• 34 days holiday (optional salary sacrifice to purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Benefits Platform – access to discounts on high street stores etc., Discounted Private Medical Insurance, Travel Insurance etc.
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Scottish Widows Contributory Pension including employer contributions
• Free On-site Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing Career Development
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during application, assessment and on-boarding stages.