Database SME

Hays • Contract • London, England, GB • £400 / year • 3d ago

Your new company
You will be joining a large-scale technology programme within a complex enterprise environment, supporting critical applications and data platforms that underpin key business services. Working alongside software engineers, data engineers, architects and data scientists, you will play a key role in managing and evolving the organisation's database estate across both cloud and on-premises environments.
Your new role
As a PostgreSQL/Oracle Database Administrator & Data Modeler, you will take ownership of database administration, performance optimisation and data modelling activities across multiple environments. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability and security of PostgreSQL and Oracle platforms while designing and maintaining robust data structures that support business-critical applications.
You will manage database upgrades, migrations, backup and recovery processes, support high-availability environments, and collaborate with technical teams to integrate and optimise data solutions. The role also involves defining data standards, supporting application development teams and driving continuous improvements across the database estate.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience as both a PostgreSQL and Oracle Database Administrator within enterprise-scale environments.
Strong expertise in database design, data modelling and schema architecture.
Experience managing PostgreSQL and Oracle environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, optimisation and troubleshooting.
Experience with high-availability technologies including Oracle RAC, Data Guard and replication solutions.
Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery strategies, including RMAN.
Knowledge of Oracle 10g, 11g, 12c and 19c administration.
Strong SQL, SQL*Plus and PL/SQL skills.
Experience implementing database security controls, permissions and governance frameworks.
Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, patching and automation activities.
Knowledge of Unix shell scripting, Perl or similar scripting languages.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable experience includes:

Python, PowerShell or Bash scripting.
Exposure to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with CI/CD-driven database deployments.
Understanding of ETL, ELT and data warehousing concepts.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure automation.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale database and data platform initiatives.
Exposure to modern cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Work alongside experienced engineers, architects and data specialists.
Involvement in the full database lifecycle, from design and implementation through to optimisation and continuous improvement.
Opportunity to influence data architecture and best practices across critical systems.
Long-term project exposure with a strong focus on innovation, reliability and scalability.

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced PostgreSQL and Oracle DBA looking for your next challenge, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move within database administration, data engineering or platform engineering, we'd welcome a conversation about other opportunities that may be a better fit.

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