Oracle DBA

NEC Software Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NEC Software Solutions seeks a Database and Application Services Administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will oversee database administration, provide application support, and ensure adherence to quality standards for Local Government clients. This role offers the chance to work with latest technologies in a supportive environment, providing an excellent benefits package including generous holiday and life assurance.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday, with buy/sell options

4x basic salary life assurance

Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with Oracle 12c/19c and Postgres 11+.
• Experience in application services, upgrades, and administration.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Management of Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres Databases.
• Delivering high-quality Incident, Change, and Problem Management services.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC quality standards.

Skills

Database administration

Problem management

Communication

Analytical skills

Unix scripting

Stress tolerance

Education

Oracle and SQL Server accreditation

Tools

Oracle 12c/19c

Postgres 11+

SQL Server 2012+

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Job Description

To be part of a team responsible for providing Database and Application services to Local Government clients and managing associated 3rd parties providing technical support for applications supplied by NECSWS.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality Incident, Change, and Problem Management services to a diverse client portfolio, adhering to contracted SLAs, and ensuring best-in-class service delivery.

The primary focus will be on database/application administration and support as needed.

• Management of Oracle, SQL Server, and Postgres Databases.
• Application administration.
• Providing DBA and application support services.
• Database and application setup, management, and support.
• Producing documentation and standard procedures.
• Problem management to eliminate recurring incidents.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC quality standards.
• Availability for out-of-hours and weekend work on a 7-days 1-in-4-week standby basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with Oracle 12c/19c and Postgres 11+.
• Database administration, upgrades, performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
• Experience in application services, upgrades, and administration.
• Understanding of platform technology.
• SQL Server 2012+ experience is beneficial.
• Eligibility for NPPV and Security Clearance.
• Analytical, organized, and flexible.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Stress tolerance and self-motivation.
• Oracle and SQL Server accreditation.
• Unix scripting skills.
• Awareness of technology beyond your immediate role.
• Familiarity with local government back-office applications.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent benefits package, including an above-average pension scheme. When you join NEC Software Solutions, you will receive:

• 25 days paid holiday, with buy/sell options.
• 4x basic salary life assurance, funded by NEC, with options to increase coverage.
• A range of flexible benefits tailored to your needs.

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work and travel within the UK; documentary evidence will be required. All offers are subject to vetting and references, and a DBS check may be necessary depending on the role.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all communities.