Oracle Database Administrator

Berenberg; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension plan 10% contribution

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Berenberg is hiring a Database Administrator Oracle in London to join our Core Infrastructure Services team. You will help build and maintain a modern, reliable Oracle database environment, driving automation and supporting business units with robust data services.

You will work with Oracle RAC, SQL/PLSQL, Ansible, and Linux in a high-availability setting. The role emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in a cutting-edge banking tech stack.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience with Oracle RAC and relational databases.
• Several years of database administration experience.
• Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL; Ansible and scripting (Shell) is a plus.
• Experience with Linux is desirable.
• Very good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and implement databases in a high-availability environment (Oracle).
• Plan and deploy new databases.
• Automate existing processes.
• Migrate, patch and upgrade databases.
• Provide advice and support for projects.
• Ensure smooth operation of storage and archiving processes.

Skills

Oracle RAC

Relational DBs

SQL/PLSQL

Ansible

Shell scripting

Linux

English

Education

IT degree

Tools

Oracle Database

Shell

Ansible

Linux

Job description

For our Core Infrastructure Services department in London we are looking to hire a:

Database Administrator Oracle

Innovation & Technology @ Berenberg

In an era where digitalisation and modern IT infrastructure is revolutionizing banking, we are shaping a technology-driven bank in which you as an IT professional will work closely with our business units. Our technology teams offer you an environment that will present you with exciting challenges - be it through the support and further development of legacy systems or the introduction of modern technologies such as AI, machine learning and highly automated trading applications.

Your Role in the Team

You will join an international infrastructure and platform team that values collaboration, trust and technological expertise. Together, we will build a modern and stable database environment, drive automation and innovation, and create opportunities for you to actively contribute and develop your technical expertise.

What will you do?

• Administration, configuration and implementation of databases in a demanding high-availability environment (Oracle)
• Planning and deployment of new databases
• Automation of existing processes
• Carrying out database migrations, patches and upgrades
• Providing advice and support for projects
• Ensuring the smooth operation of storage and archiving processes

Who are we looking for?

• A successfully completed degree in IT or an equivalent qualification
• Extensive experience with Oracle RAC
• Several years’ experience in database administration, particularly with relational database systems
• Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, Ansible and scripting languages (Shell) is an advantage
• Experience with Linux is desirable
• Very good written and spoken English

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.

We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – 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 and 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.