Oracle Database Administrator

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft AWS Oracle Red Hat OutSystems and Snowflake We re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1 We ve been awarded Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023 AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023 As a consultancy and service provider Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently We re focused on our core values using these we ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally We pledge to prove IT can make a real difference to our customer s businesses We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service we think big and we hire great people Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle Microsoft and AWS technologies Invest in us and we ll invest in you if you are driven committed and up for a challenge we want to meet you Version 1 is looking for an experienced Oracle DBA to join its Managed Services team The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing complex Database Server solutions for mid to enterprise level organisations We are looking for an individual who enjoys a fast pace can prioritise workload and can work under their own initiative You will have solid background in implementing and supporting Oracle technologies You will work within a blended team of junior DBA s right up to Principal Oracle consultants and have plenty of opportunities to develop skills across the entire Oracle stack Within this team we actively encourage knowledge sharing and regularly identify gaps for training and personal progression We currently support and implement projects for a large number of clients across several industry sectors This gives the opportunity to gain exposure and hands on experience to different technologies and platforms from on-premises solutions to Cloud OCI AWS and Azure This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their existing skills with a leading Oracle Platinum Partner working with cutting edge technologies The technical ability to problem solve complex issues The flexibility to move between clients projects technologies A collaborative team member Develops understanding of clients business applications and users Effectively communicate technical issues to business users Ability to identify recommend and implement continuous service improvements Client facing skills Qualifications 10 years minimum experience in implementing and supporting Oracle Database environments from versions 11g upwards Excellent performance tuning and optimization skills are essential Oracle Fusion Middleware WebLogic with Oracle Forms and Reports required Experience in migrating to Oracle OCI and AWS RDS desirable Knowledge of Oracle Exadata Database Machine Migration experience to Oracle Exadata Database Machine on-premise Exadata Cloud Customer or Exadata Cloud Services desirable Oracle APEX RAC Golden Gate ODI and Red Hat Linux skills would be good to have PostgresSQL a distinct advantage Working knowledge of Java application server admin Tomcat JBoss etc Solid experience with disaster recovery methods and capacity planning Experience in upgrading migrating large and multiple database environment Ability to work under pressure handle complex change and prioritize key activities Preparing the inventory preparing and proving procedures looking at pre-requisites training and identifying the migration approach for migrations to be conducted Full migration lifecycle activities including but not limited to detailed analysis design development test user acceptance test support and production implementation Identifying and correcting performance issues reviewing systems and error logs storage management backups job monitoring optimization efforts data integrity analysis and resolving database contention issues Experience with third party backup and monitoring tools Additional Information At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being professional growth and financial stability One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life We also offer a range of tech-related benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company s profits each quarter amongst employees We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth LI-BS1