Oracle Database Engineer

Oracle Database Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd

£75 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Christchurch, Dorset

Summary: The Oracle Database Engineer role is based in Christchurch and offers an opportunity to work with a leading Defence organization in the UK. The position involves various tasks related to systems development, database design, and administration, requiring SC clearance and the ability to attain DV clearance. The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage in the systems development lifecycle from design to testing.
  • Implement and manage database tables and packages using SQL.
  • Monitor and enhance Oracle database performance.
  • Administer Oracle databases and manage updates and patches.
  • Create bespoke applications and automate deployment using PowerShell.
  • Collaborate with customer and user representatives on technical issues.
  • Conduct risk management and horizon scanning for vulnerabilities.

Key Skills:

  • Proven knowledge of the systems development lifecycle.
  • Experience with database design and modelling.
  • Strong problem-solving and innovation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with Windows/Linux/RHEL operating systems.

Salary (Rate): £74.68/hour

City: Christchurch

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Oracle Database Engineer

Christchurch Based

£74.68 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. This exciting systems & software programme covers many disciplines including design, development, installation, implementation, integration, acceptance, training and logistics support - it is run solely from our Christchurch site for delivery to our customer at various MoD locations.

The candidate must hold a minimum of SC clearance without caveats (sole UK National) and an ability to attain DV clearance in due course. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role.

The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:

The candidate should have an existing, proven knowledge of the following:

  • The systems development lifecycle, from design through to test
  • The development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, acceptance testing), and development tools

Essential / Desirable skills

The candidate should also be able to demonstrate:

  • A team working culture
  • Innovation and problem-solving skills, with a holistic view to implementation
  • Interpersonal and communication skills. In particular, the candidate will show the confidence to liaise with customer and user representatives to discuss systems technical issues.
  • Awareness of Risk Management

Additional Information

The development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, acceptance testing), and development tools

The design and implementation of database tables

Implementation of database packages using the Structured Query Language (SQL)

Database design and modelling

Performance monitoring and enhancement of an Oracle database

Database administration

Monitoring the Oracle website for updates and engaging with Oracle to request patches

Horizon scanning for vulnerabilities

Configuring Windows/Linux/RHEL operating systems

Creating bespoke applications and automated deployment using PowerShell

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.