Database Administrator

Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / Oracle)

Location:

UK-based | Remote / Hybrid | Occasional travel to Kettering and customer sites

About the Role

We're working with a growing technology business that develops warehouse management and automation solutions for customers across the logistics sector.

As part of an ongoing platform modernisation programme, the organisation is evolving towards a PostgreSQL-led environment while continuing to support a number of Oracle databases. They're looking for a Database Administrator to join the Systems team and play a key role in both day-to-day database operations and longer-term platform improvements.

This is a varied role offering a mix of BAU support, performance optimisation, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to influence database strategy while working with modern engineering and Dev Ops practices.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and support PostgreSQL and Oracle databases, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL
Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise database performance
Design and maintain high availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery solutions
Perform database upgrades, patching and lifecycle management activities
Support database migration and platform modernisation initiatives
Maintain database security, access controls and compliance standards
Investigate and resolve production issues in business-critical environments
Work closely with development, infrastructure and support teams to deliver technical improvements
Contribute to automation, CI/CD and continuous improvement initiatives
Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

About You

You'll ideally have:

Strong PostgreSQL administration experience
Working knowledge of Oracle database support and administration

Experience with performance tuning, optimisation and troubleshooting
Knowledge of replication, high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Strong understanding of backup and recovery processes
Linux administration experience
Experience supporting production database environments
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

Oracle to PostgreSQL migration projects
AWS and/or Azure database services
Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Dev Ops and CI/CD pipelines
Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or similar tooling
Broader infrastructure, networking or Linux administration experience

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its technology platforms
A genuine mix of BAU support and project work
Involvement in a major database modernisation programme
Flexible remote and hybrid working
Exposure to cloud, automation and Dev Ops practices
Collaborative technical environment with long-term career growth opportunities

Interested?

If you're a hands-on DBA with strong PostgreSQL experience and an interest in helping shape the future of a growing database estate, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion