Database Systems Administrator (Senior)

Company Details Confidential; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Leinster is seeking a Senior Database Systems Administrator with extensive experience in database management, particularly with Oracle and SQL technologies. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and the capability to lead complex projects. A Level 8 qualification in a relevant field is mandatory. Candidates with GIS knowledge will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in database management and development.
• Experience managing Oracle 10g or higher on Windows.
• Knowledge of GIS spatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple database technologies including Oracle, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Ensure database stability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead complex database-related projects.

Skills

Database management

SQL

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Telemetry implementation

GIS spatial data knowledge

Project management

Education

Honours degree in a relevant field

Tools

ELK stack

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Job Title: Database Systems Administrator (Senior) Location: Dublin 4, Ireland (Hybrid with a minimum of 2 days per week) Contract / Permanent: 12 Months, with further extension. Start date: November 2025 Experience Level Required: It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed has the equivalent of: Senior level experience (i.e. has >7 years’ experience) directly relevant database management and development experience across a minimum of one of Oracle, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL database technologies.

Minimum of 5 years telemetry experience with experience implementing telemetry across database technologies Qualification: It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed hold the following qualifications or equivalents: A qualification at Level 8 on the NFQ major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or other relevant field.

Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets: The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.

• Experience of using a wide array of database technologies, including Oracle, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience in managing Oracle 10g or higher on a Windows O/S platform.
• Experience managing databases containing GIS spatial data, including spatial plugin management
• Experience of designing databases and ensuring their stability, reliability, and performance and seeking to optimise in-application procedural SQL statements as necessary and establishing best practices.
• Experience of providing ongoing support for newly developed or existing systems.
• Experience of providing expertise in the full development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.
• Experience of managing legacy databases, including migration and redevelopment of legacy systems and databases.
• Experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining telemetry across database technologies using tools such as ELK.
• Experience of leading complex projects/programmes which include multiple stakeholders, processes and datasets across multiple processes, internal business units and external organisations

This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working Sector: information and communication

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 7
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable:

• Ability Skills: Skilled Trade(s), Technical IT
• Competency Skills: Teamwork, Time Management