We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic IT team. This is an exciting opportunity to manage and maintain in-house Oracle databases in a Windows environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the availability, performance, security, and reliability of our Oracle databases, including Oracle 19c and WebLogic.
As an Oracle DBA, you will work closely with the development, operations, and IT teams to provide support and expertise in database management. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing the performance of our databases, while maintaining system security and integrity.
Duties:
Database Administration:
Administer and maintain 10 Oracle databases (primarily Oracle 19c) on Windows servers. Performance Tuning:
Monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues. Backup and Recovery:
Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability. High Availability:
Ensure high availability of Oracle databases using clustering, replication, and other techniques. Resilience:
Improve the resilience of our systems and offer continual improvements. Database Security:
Maintain and enhance database security, implement security patches, and manage access controls. Database Upgrades and Patches:
Perform Oracle database upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. WebLogic Administration:
Collaborate with the team to manage WebLogic servers, ensuring proper integration with the Oracle databases. Incident and Problem Management:
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks, corruption, and connectivity issues. Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions. Collaboration:
Work closely with the development and operations teams to ensure optimal database performance and high availability. Review:
Examine all our Database structures and propose improvements to assist in modernizing all our systems. Monitoring:
Set up and improve monitoring on our databases to allow for effective KPIs. Other duties:
To work as an effective team player, assisting in development, database improvements, modernization, training, and other duties to make the IT department offer the highest quality service to our colleagues. The Person: Education and Certification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Oracle DBA certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA in a Windows environment. Solid experience with Oracle
19c
and earlier versions. Experience with
WebLogic Server
administration is a plus. Familiarity with
SQL, PL/SQL , and database troubleshooting and optimization techniques. Skills: Proficient in
Oracle database architecture , including
RAC, Data Guard, RMAN , and
ASM . Experience with Oracle database
backup and recovery
strategies. Strong knowledge of database security practices and data integrity. Experience with
performance tuning
and
query optimization . Familiarity with
scripting languages
such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks. Strong understanding of
Windows OS
in the context of database administration. Desirable Skills: Experience with
WebLogic Server
administration, including deploying applications, managing server instances, and troubleshooting WebLogic-related issues. Knowledge of
cloud technologies
and hybrid cloud database management is a plus. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Our employee package consists of an attractive salary, 25 days holiday per annum plus statutory days, flexible bank holidays, holiday buy scheme, generous pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare scheme, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle charging points, employee volunteering days, and an onsite gym with support from an employee assistance programme. Based in the busy industrial district in Rotherham, close to Meadowhall Shopping Centre, we are easily accessible via bus routes and also have free on-site parking. AMG Chrome is a customer-focused, technology-driven organization dedicated to innovation, quality, technical expertise, and rapid response to customer needs. For more than 80 years, AMG Chrome has earned a trusted reputation for reliable delivery of consistently dependable chrome specialty metals, alloys, and materials anywhere in the world. So looking for a new challenge and think you have what it takes, get in touch and apply today! AMG is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We follow an anonymized recruitment process, removing identifying criteria from CVs in the shortlisting process until the interview stages. Should you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Green on 01709 828500. AMG has 5 core values that we practically apply in our day-to-day work. These are; we act safely, we create value for our stakeholders, we respect people, we protect our planet by enabling CO2 reduction, and we act with integrity. Please note -
all appointments are subject to successful employment screening (right to work checks, pre-employment medical and alcohol/substance misuse testing). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Application deadline:
10/01/2025
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Administer and maintain 10 Oracle databases (primarily Oracle 19c) on Windows servers. Performance Tuning:
Monitor and optimize database performance, troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues. Backup and Recovery:
Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability. High Availability:
Ensure high availability of Oracle databases using clustering, replication, and other techniques. Resilience:
Improve the resilience of our systems and offer continual improvements. Database Security:
Maintain and enhance database security, implement security patches, and manage access controls. Database Upgrades and Patches:
Perform Oracle database upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. WebLogic Administration:
Collaborate with the team to manage WebLogic servers, ensuring proper integration with the Oracle databases. Incident and Problem Management:
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks, corruption, and connectivity issues. Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions. Collaboration:
Work closely with the development and operations teams to ensure optimal database performance and high availability. Review:
Examine all our Database structures and propose improvements to assist in modernizing all our systems. Monitoring:
Set up and improve monitoring on our databases to allow for effective KPIs. Other duties:
To work as an effective team player, assisting in development, database improvements, modernization, training, and other duties to make the IT department offer the highest quality service to our colleagues. The Person: Education and Certification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Oracle DBA certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as an Oracle DBA in a Windows environment. Solid experience with Oracle
19c
and earlier versions. Experience with
WebLogic Server
administration is a plus. Familiarity with
SQL, PL/SQL , and database troubleshooting and optimization techniques. Skills: Proficient in
Oracle database architecture , including
RAC, Data Guard, RMAN , and
ASM . Experience with Oracle database
backup and recovery
strategies. Strong knowledge of database security practices and data integrity. Experience with
performance tuning
and
query optimization . Familiarity with
scripting languages
such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks. Strong understanding of
Windows OS
in the context of database administration. Desirable Skills: Experience with
WebLogic Server
administration, including deploying applications, managing server instances, and troubleshooting WebLogic-related issues. Knowledge of
cloud technologies
and hybrid cloud database management is a plus. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Our employee package consists of an attractive salary, 25 days holiday per annum plus statutory days, flexible bank holidays, holiday buy scheme, generous pension scheme, life assurance, healthcare scheme, cycle to work scheme, electric vehicle charging points, employee volunteering days, and an onsite gym with support from an employee assistance programme. Based in the busy industrial district in Rotherham, close to Meadowhall Shopping Centre, we are easily accessible via bus routes and also have free on-site parking. AMG Chrome is a customer-focused, technology-driven organization dedicated to innovation, quality, technical expertise, and rapid response to customer needs. For more than 80 years, AMG Chrome has earned a trusted reputation for reliable delivery of consistently dependable chrome specialty metals, alloys, and materials anywhere in the world. So looking for a new challenge and think you have what it takes, get in touch and apply today! AMG is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We follow an anonymized recruitment process, removing identifying criteria from CVs in the shortlisting process until the interview stages. Should you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Green on 01709 828500. AMG has 5 core values that we practically apply in our day-to-day work. These are; we act safely, we create value for our stakeholders, we respect people, we protect our planet by enabling CO2 reduction, and we act with integrity. Please note -
all appointments are subject to successful employment screening (right to work checks, pre-employment medical and alcohol/substance misuse testing). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Application deadline:
10/01/2025
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