Database Administrator

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment, and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Version 1 is looking for an experienced consultant to join its Managed Services team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of solutions for mid to enterprise level organisations. We are looking for an individual who enjoys a fast pace, can prioritise workload, and is eager to gain industry experience. You will have solid background in Microsoft and/or Oracle technologies with a Continuous Service Improvement mindset. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to progress their existing skills with a leading Microsoft Gold Partner and Oracle Platinum Partner working with cutting edge technologies.

This exciting opportunity will see the candidate working within a team of experienced Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrators, exercising, and developing the wide range of necessary skills that distinguishes a well-rounded consultant:

Competencies

• The technical ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• A collaborative team member and worked effectively to meet deadlines.
• Develops understanding of client’s business, applications, and users.
• Effectively communicate technical issues to business users.
• Ability to identify, recommend and implement continuous service improvements.
• Client facing skills.

• 5 years + experience (including 3-year specialist experience in an Oracle DBA support role)  
• IT or Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of the constraints and challenges of supporting a secure, high-availability IT environments.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Working experience in the following technology areas:
  • Oracle Database Administration.
  • SQL Server Database Administration
  • Red Hat Linux or Oracle Linux Administration.
  • Oracle Exadata Administration a plus
  • Oracle RAC Administration
  • Oracle ASM Administration
  • Database Backup and Recovery procedures (RMAN),
  • Oracle Data Guard configuration and administration.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.