Oracle Database Engineer

Oracle Database Engineer (DV cleared)

Christchurch, Dorset

12 months initially

Due to the urgent nature of this role, candidates will ideally hold an active DV Clearance, if not a minimum of SC Clearance being able to attain DV Clearance.

This long-term appointment is a complement to the existing 45 strong team that provides support to a fully integrated command and control system.

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 clients Christchurch site for delivery to their customer at various locations.

Core Duties

• The candidate should have an existing, proven knowledge of the following:
• The systems development life cycle, from design through to test
• The development processes (eg 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

Key Skills:

• The development processes (eg 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