Oracle DBA

Role:
Oracle DBA

Location:

Northwich, Cheshire (Hybrid 3 days per week in the office) Salary £50,000 to £55,000 plus Bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to join a growing organisation with a strong reputation for investing in its people and technology. Based in Northwich , this role offers the chance to work within a dedicated IT team supporting business-critical systems in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a DBA looking to take ownership of a modern Oracle estate while contributing to the resilience, security and performance of key enterprise platforms. For the first three months you will be based in the office five days a week moving to three days following your first three months.

The Role The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and developing Oracle database infrastructure, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and high performing.

Responsibilities include:

Monitoring database health, availability, capacity and performance using proactive alerting and trend analysis. Administering Oracle databases and Linux platforms to maintain secure and efficient operations. Managing backups, restores, migrations and environment refreshes, including Oracle APEX environments. Developing and testing backup and disaster recovery strategies. Performance tuning, capacity planning and optimisation of Oracle databases. Supporting database patching, upgrades and lifecycle management. Maintaining security, compliance and auditability across database environments.

Automating routine administration tasks through scripting and tooling. Working closely with development and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable database services. Participating in planned out-of-hours maintenance when required. What are we looking for? The ideal candidate will be a logical problem solver with excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to database administration. They will be comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across technical and business teams.

Technical Skills Essential Oracle Database Administration (Oracle 19c or later preferred). Backup and recovery, performance tuning, monitoring, security and high availability. Oracle Enterprise Manager administration. Oracle Web Logic administration. Linux administration and shell scripting. Enterprise backup, recovery and data protection. Performance monitoring and optimisation. Desirable Oracle Engineered Systems or similar enterprise platforms. Virtualised or private cloud environments. High availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Automation of database administration through scripting and operational tooling. Why Apply? This organisation is recognised for its outstanding commitment to employee development, collaboration and career progression. With a people-first culture and a strong investment in technology, it offers an environment where you can make a genuine impact while continuing to grow their careers. Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
Discretionary annual performance bonus. 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service. 10% non-contributory Pension Company-funded Employee Assistance Programme. Death-in-service benefit. Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.