Oracle Database Administrator

Oracle Database Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a team player to join the Bank during a period of significant growth. We are looking for an experienced Oracle Database Administrator to work within the dedicated IT Development team in Northwich.

You will be part of an Investors In People Platinum award winning organisation. Our people are our core asset and are fundamental to our Bank’s continued development. The Bank has been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People (IIP) in 2020 demonstrating our commitment to high performance through good people management and strong company culture. With focus on clearly defined set of core values which underpin the vision. We encourage a sense of individual ownership and talent development whilst fostering team spirit and career progression.

About the role

This role will support and develop the Bank’s Oracle database estate, helping to deliver secure, resilient and high-performing data platforms across business-critical systems. The role will include administration of Oracle databases and the Linux platforms they run on. Responsibilities will include:

• Monitor database health, availability, capacity and performance, using proactive alerting and trend analysis to identify issues before they affect service.
• Perform maintenance operations on Oracle databases to ensure stable, secure and efficient database operations.
• Support backups, migrations, restores and environment refreshes for Oracle databases, including Oracle APEX applications.
• Recover corrupted or lost data in test and production systems from backups.
• Develop, manage and test database backup and recovery plans, ensuring documented processes are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Analyse and manage capacity and performance of Oracle application databases, working closely with application development and infrastructure teams.
• Promote and maintain data security, auditability and regulatory compliance across Oracle database environments.
• Support database patching, upgrades, lifecycle management and planned changes in line with change control processes.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting or appropriate tooling to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies that support secure, resilient and high-performing data platforms.
• Maintenance of operational systems may be required outside of normal business hours.

Skills/Experience:

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks logically and demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Can work independently, using their own initiative to meet strict deadlines
• Has a meticulous approach and attention to detail
• Is a collaborative team player who can motivate, support and effectively lead others
• Communicates effectively, clearly and professionally both within the team and with staff at all levels in the Bank.
• Remains organised and works effectively under pressure in demanding scenarios
• Has a good understanding of business and compliance processes
• Is well organised and able to prioritise and plan their own work to deliver to agreed standards

Technical requirements:

Essential:

• Oracle Database administration experience, preferably Oracle 19c or later, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, monitoring, patching, security and high-availability support.
• Oracle Enterprise Manager maintenance, monitoring and implementation experience.
• Oracle WebLogic maintenance and implementation experience.
• Knowledge of computer networks and protocols, including Linux operating systems and shell scripting.
• Performance tuning and optimisation skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise backup, recovery and data protection architectures.

Desirable:

• Experience with Oracle Engineered Systems or comparable enterprise database platforms.
• Exposure to virtualised or private cloud infrastructure.
• Experience supporting high-availability, resilience or disaster recovery environments.
• Experience automating database administration activities using scripting, scheduling or operational tooling.
• Training and development will be supported for candidates with strong core Oracle DBA experience and the ability to develop knowledge of the Bank’s database infrastructure environment.

Why work in IT:

Working within the IT team gives you the opportunity to play a key role in supporting, modernising and enhancing the Bank’s technology platforms. You will collaborate with colleagues across IT and the wider business to deliver secure, resilient and innovative services that support both colleagues and customers.

Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd?

Colleagues benefit from Access Bank’s commitment to talent development, mentorship, and career growth, empowering them to build impactful careers while contributing to the bank’s vision of driving economic progress worldwide. This makes Access Bank an exceptional place for ambitious graduates to launch their careers in the global financial sector.

We are guided by our Core Values:

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Passion for Customers
• Professionalism
• Empowered Employees
• Leadership

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years
• Company funded Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Access Bank UK Ltd