Senior DBA

DXC Technology Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT services company in Central London seeks a Senior Oracle Database Administrator. You will design and maintain robust database solutions, ensuring high availability and security for enterprise infrastructure. The role involves working with various databases and collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimization. Required qualifications include extensive experience in database administration, especially with Oracle, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This position offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits and career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Learning and innovation culture

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a senior DBA role.
• Strong expertise in Oracle and other enterprise databases.
• Experience in cloud database platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage database infrastructure services.
• Ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance.
• Monitor and maintain database health and performance tuning.

Skills

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Google Cloud SQL

Database performance tuning

Backup strategies

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Location: On site in Central London

About DXC Technology:

DXC Technology is a global leader in IT services, delivering mission-critical technology solutions that drive business transformation. With expertise in hybrid cloud, IT modernization, security, and analytics, DXC enables enterprises to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Our clients rely on us to provide end-to-end solutions that improve performance, security, and scalability across their IT infrastructure.

The role:

As an Oracle Senior Database Administrator (DBA) at DXC Technology, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database solutions that support enterprise infrastructure services. This role involves working with cloud and on-premises databases, ensuring high availability, security, and performance while supporting database migrations, automation, and modernization efforts. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize database architectures and contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage database infrastructure services, including deployment, migration, and administration of databases (SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of database environments.
• Support the development and execution of database infrastructure strategies and modernization projects.
• Monitor and maintain database health, backups, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with business and IT requirements.
• Implement best practices for database security, compliance, and capacity planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, providing expertise in root cause analysis.
• Assist in creating and maintaining database documentation and governance policies.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging database technologies, and automation tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Oracle is the main skill set we require.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in database administration, with several years in a senior DBA role.
• Strong expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other enterprise databases.
• Experience in cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, security, and backup strategies.
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as storage, networking, and containerized environments.
• Experience in database migration, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, enterprise environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database automation.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized databases, or cloud-native database services.

Why Join DXC Technology?

• Work with cutting-edge database and cloud technologies in a dynamic enterprise environment.
• Collaborate with global teams on innovative infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a company that values learning, innovation, and employee growth.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.