Oracle DBA

About the Role
We're looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Cloud Services team, supporting an estate of over 1000 databases across 1500 servers. You'll play a key role in incident handling, change implementation, and technical support across Oracle DB and MySQL Server environments.
This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of our infrastructure, ensuring we meet customer SLAs and KPIs. You'll also be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation
Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and resolve escalated issues across Oracle DB and MySQL environments.
• Deliver IT provisioning, incident handling, service requests, and change management in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• Support service delivery and contribute to productivity improvements.
• Escalate risks and issues to the Line Manager with early visibility.
• Contribute to transformational initiatives within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure.
• Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology daily to identify inefficiencies and drive enhancements.
• Offer analytical and innovative input to projects and operational challenges.
• Support automation and integration through programming and scripting.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong Oracle DBA skills with a passion for learning new database technologies.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting within Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure.
• Familiarity with MySQL Server and legacy systems.
• Programming skills - proficiency in Python is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Unix shell scripting is a plus.
• Ability to work in agile environments and contribute as a subject matter expert.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across complex teams.

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