Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered.
Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies
To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/
Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 20 September 2023
Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023
Aug 24, 2023
Full time
Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered.
Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies
To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/
Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org
Closing date: 20 September 2023
Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023
Your role will give you opportunities to: contribute to the ongoing development of the OCI platform provide support to in-house DBA Team ensure delivery of best-practice across the existing Oracle services Candidate: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring The role contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. provide Oracle database administration expertise. software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. undertake performance diagnostics & tuning. work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer for databases and the project management community to ensure delivery of agreed solutions and maintenance of existing services. work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer ensuring that strategic initiatives are delivered, and best practice standards are embedded within the design process. drive efficiencies and cost-savings through continuous improvement of people, process and technology. ensure that customer aspirations & requirements are the driving force behind everything we do. represent the Digital Service at all levels and attend customer meetings. About you in-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Substantial experience of designing and implementing highly available, performant and secure database solutions that are aligned to availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience of management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance and capacity planning Experience of Data Guard Experience of Oracle upgrades and database migrations. Experience of Linux operating system and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Oracle Forms and Reports
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Your role will give you opportunities to: contribute to the ongoing development of the OCI platform provide support to in-house DBA Team ensure delivery of best-practice across the existing Oracle services Candidate: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring The role contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. provide Oracle database administration expertise. software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. undertake performance diagnostics & tuning. work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer for databases and the project management community to ensure delivery of agreed solutions and maintenance of existing services. work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer ensuring that strategic initiatives are delivered, and best practice standards are embedded within the design process. drive efficiencies and cost-savings through continuous improvement of people, process and technology. ensure that customer aspirations & requirements are the driving force behind everything we do. represent the Digital Service at all levels and attend customer meetings. About you in-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Substantial experience of designing and implementing highly available, performant and secure database solutions that are aligned to availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience of management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance and capacity planning Experience of Data Guard Experience of Oracle upgrades and database migrations. Experience of Linux operating system and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Oracle Forms and Reports
Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# / WPF / WCF / Winform Developer Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - 400 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Remote / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required. Additional Tasks Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties. Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the JRIE applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff. Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches. Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# / WPF / WCF / Winform Developer Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - 400 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Remote / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required. Additional Tasks Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties. Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the JRIE applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff. Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches. Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Database Administrator Are you a SQL Server DBA looking for a new challenge? Our client, a well known name in the City with an impressive record of growth, is seeking a DBA to join their team as they continue to grow and evolve. If you re seeking a role within the financial sector with a relatively young organisation that is looking to innovate and develop, this would be worth your consideration. On offer is a genuinely competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a terrific culture. The role would be a hybrid working role so you would need to be able to commute to the City. What would you do? Be a DBA! Provide database support and guidance to the business, as well as manage and develop the SQL Server database systems. What are we looking for? Demonstrable experience in SQL Server database administration. (SSRS, SSIS and SSAS; SSMS, Profiler, SQLCMD, Extended Events, Extensive knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server DMVs) Performance tuning, index design and query optimization, Database encryption Knowledge of ITIL processes Some team leadership experience would be good, and a basic understanding of investment markets is an advantage If you re interested apply below - or give Justyna a call. The above is a very brief summary - a full job description is available - remember this is just an advertisement, as Seismic is acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Database Administrator Are you a SQL Server DBA looking for a new challenge? Our client, a well known name in the City with an impressive record of growth, is seeking a DBA to join their team as they continue to grow and evolve. If you re seeking a role within the financial sector with a relatively young organisation that is looking to innovate and develop, this would be worth your consideration. On offer is a genuinely competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a terrific culture. The role would be a hybrid working role so you would need to be able to commute to the City. What would you do? Be a DBA! Provide database support and guidance to the business, as well as manage and develop the SQL Server database systems. What are we looking for? Demonstrable experience in SQL Server database administration. (SSRS, SSIS and SSAS; SSMS, Profiler, SQLCMD, Extended Events, Extensive knowledge of T-SQL and SQL Server DMVs) Performance tuning, index design and query optimization, Database encryption Knowledge of ITIL processes Some team leadership experience would be good, and a basic understanding of investment markets is an advantage If you re interested apply below - or give Justyna a call. The above is a very brief summary - a full job description is available - remember this is just an advertisement, as Seismic is acting as an employment agency with respect to this vacancy.
A mobile software company who are at the forefront of shaping data infrastructure for the future are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join their Cloud Ops team. Do have the desire and know-how to learn new systems quickly with little supervision? Are you a dab hand at relaying technical problems to non-technical business stakeholders? Then get ready to take your career in tech to new heights in a remote first company that values collaboration and growth. Picture this: You, as a Senior Database Administrator , leading the charge in a Cloud Ops team. You'll be the leader behind the data infrastructure, ensuring it runs like a well-oiled machine. From fine-tuning performance to owning database design, your expertise will shape the future of the company's product. What's in Store for You? Get ready to dive into a world of cutting-edge tech, from MySQL and MongoDB to AWS RDS and beyond. With 7-9 years of industry experience under your belt, you'll be the driving force behind data platforms, keeping them humming with your proactive monitoring and strategic solutions. But it's not just about the tech - your communication skills and can-do attitude will set you apart as a true MVP. Essential skills and knowledge: 5+ years of Database Administration experience in a production environment. Proficiency in MySQL, MongoDB, and AWS RDS. Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Why apply for this Senior Database Administrator role? Be part of a global company that values collaboration and growth. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a big impact. Work alongside passionate, talented individuals who love what they do. Why You'll Love this Senior Database Administrator role: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and professional development. Join a company that's at the forefront of innovation in cloud technology. Ready to make your mark in Cloud Ops? If you think you'll fit right in with a team that takes pride in their work and loves a good challenge, then apply to this Senior Database Administrator role now. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
A mobile software company who are at the forefront of shaping data infrastructure for the future are looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join their Cloud Ops team. Do have the desire and know-how to learn new systems quickly with little supervision? Are you a dab hand at relaying technical problems to non-technical business stakeholders? Then get ready to take your career in tech to new heights in a remote first company that values collaboration and growth. Picture this: You, as a Senior Database Administrator , leading the charge in a Cloud Ops team. You'll be the leader behind the data infrastructure, ensuring it runs like a well-oiled machine. From fine-tuning performance to owning database design, your expertise will shape the future of the company's product. What's in Store for You? Get ready to dive into a world of cutting-edge tech, from MySQL and MongoDB to AWS RDS and beyond. With 7-9 years of industry experience under your belt, you'll be the driving force behind data platforms, keeping them humming with your proactive monitoring and strategic solutions. But it's not just about the tech - your communication skills and can-do attitude will set you apart as a true MVP. Essential skills and knowledge: 5+ years of Database Administration experience in a production environment. Proficiency in MySQL, MongoDB, and AWS RDS. Strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Why apply for this Senior Database Administrator role? Be part of a global company that values collaboration and growth. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a big impact. Work alongside passionate, talented individuals who love what they do. Why You'll Love this Senior Database Administrator role: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for growth and professional development. Join a company that's at the forefront of innovation in cloud technology. Ready to make your mark in Cloud Ops? If you think you'll fit right in with a team that takes pride in their work and loves a good challenge, then apply to this Senior Database Administrator role now. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
Database Administrator Agency Reference Number: J74050 Venn Group is currently working with an NHS Trust, based in London, who are recruiting for a SQL Database Administrator (DBA). Rate: £39.71 umbrella per hour Location: London- Hybrid Duration: 3months Job Responsibilities: Experience installing SQL server instances Experienced in the backup and restore of databases Data files movement (to different servers) Exposure to Windows Clusters and SQL availability groups (HA) Monitor databases user access and security Ability to monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users Monitor system storage requirements Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS) Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Work closely with the different teams across Informatics and the wider Organisation Knowledge of different recovery plans Install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database Experience in implementing and maintain high availability clusters The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working as a SQL DBA NHS/healthcare experience Previous exposure in the management and security implementation of Microsoft BI stack reporting tools like SSRS and Power BI Previous experience in patching and rebooting servers, including enabling and disabling the relevant services Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Database Administrator Agency Reference Number: J74050 Venn Group is currently working with an NHS Trust, based in London, who are recruiting for a SQL Database Administrator (DBA). Rate: £39.71 umbrella per hour Location: London- Hybrid Duration: 3months Job Responsibilities: Experience installing SQL server instances Experienced in the backup and restore of databases Data files movement (to different servers) Exposure to Windows Clusters and SQL availability groups (HA) Monitor databases user access and security Ability to monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users Monitor system storage requirements Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS) Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata) Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Work closely with the different teams across Informatics and the wider Organisation Knowledge of different recovery plans Install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database Experience in implementing and maintain high availability clusters The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working as a SQL DBA NHS/healthcare experience Previous exposure in the management and security implementation of Microsoft BI stack reporting tools like SSRS and Power BI Previous experience in patching and rebooting servers, including enabling and disabling the relevant services Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
IBM DB2 Database Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires DB2 DBA L3 to be based at their client's office in London, UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London office 3days per week This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Role Description DB2 L3 DBA having knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration and knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration will support client DB2 databases at L3 level. Will manage databases and handle issues escalated from L2 plus issue raised by customers. Key Responsibilities Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Key Requirements Detail knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 server installations on standalone/DPF/HADR . Install, upgrade, and manage database. Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Having knowledge on Database Maintenance task such as Dbcc, Reorg. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot live issues, internally or externally reported. Create/Modify automation for repeating database tasks. Special Working Conditions Weekend and on call expected as per client requirement Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do keep an eye on our website
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
IBM DB2 Database Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires DB2 DBA L3 to be based at their client's office in London, UK. This is a hybrid role - you can work remotely in the UK and attend the London office 3days per week This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Role Description DB2 L3 DBA having knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration and knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration will support client DB2 databases at L3 level. Will manage databases and handle issues escalated from L2 plus issue raised by customers. Key Responsibilities Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Key Requirements Detail knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 server installations on standalone/DPF/HADR . Install, upgrade, and manage database. Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Having knowledge on Database Maintenance task such as Dbcc, Reorg. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot live issues, internally or externally reported. Create/Modify automation for repeating database tasks. Special Working Conditions Weekend and on call expected as per client requirement Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do keep an eye on our website
IBM DB2 Database Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires DB2 DBA L3 to be based at their client's office in London, UK. This is fully office based role. This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Role Description DB2 L3 DBA having knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration and knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration will support client DB2 databases at L3 level. Will manage databases and handle issues escalated from L2 plus issue raised by customers. Key Responsibilities Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Key Requirements Detail knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 server installations on standalone/DPF/HADR . Install, upgrade, and manage database. Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Having knowledge on Database Maintenance task such as Dbcc, Reorg. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot live issues, internally or externally reported. Create/Modify automation for repeating database tasks. Special Working Conditions Weekend and on call expected as per client requirement Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
IBM DB2 Database Administrator Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires DB2 DBA L3 to be based at their client's office in London, UK. This is fully office based role. This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start ASAP Day rate: Competitive Market rate Role Description DB2 L3 DBA having knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration and knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration will support client DB2 databases at L3 level. Will manage databases and handle issues escalated from L2 plus issue raised by customers. Key Responsibilities Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Key Requirements Detail knowledge of IBM DB2 version 10.5,11.1 Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 Replication Server Administration. Detailed knowledge of DB2 server installations on standalone/DPF/HADR . Install, upgrade, and manage database. Manage database access. Adhere to best practices regarding access to and management of databases. Perform Database Migrations using Dump/Load, In place Upgrade. Improve database performance and operational excellence. Troubleshoot database-related application performance issues and recommend solutions Perform Replication setup including table level/Warm Standby/MSA and tuning. Handling Replication operation issues. Having knowledge on Database Maintenance task such as Dbcc, Reorg. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot live issues, internally or externally reported. Create/Modify automation for repeating database tasks. Special Working Conditions Weekend and on call expected as per client requirement Due to the volume of applications received, unfortunately we cannot respond to everyone. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
This is a fixed term role to the 31 March 2025. This is a hybrid role: home/office - location Redruth. Oxford Innovation Advice is a commercial organisation recognised as market leading specialists in SME business growth support and development. We are a national Company but, having delivered multiple successful projects since 2009, are firmly established as a key provider of advisory services to businesses in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. We have two exciting projects: Acccess to Finance plus (A2F+) is focused on Financial Readiness, supporting client businesses to raise funding to support their business development. This project will guide and mentor businesses through a variety of funding raises including traditional debt to Angels, Venture Capital and the Crowd. Digitisation for Manufacturers (D4M) is a new project focused on supporting and transforming SME manufacturing businesses by increasing the adoption of new technologies and digital applications across business operations. Working in partnership with the University of Cambridge and their Institute of Manufacturing, this ground-breaking new programme utilises their innovative 'Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring' approach. We are seeking Programme Administrators to join us and be part of a close knit, energetic and motivated team who relish the fast-paced and flexible requirements of business support programme. The primary purpose of the role will be to carry out comprehensive administrative support and act as first point of contact for the programmes (internally and externally) including Helpdesk support. You will have the ability to deal with all enquiries in a professional and efficient way, providing excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction with regard to the administrative aspects of the project. The Programme Administrator will ensure that all records are maintained, and data evidencing programme activity is captured and reported. Your role will be responsible for the smooth running of online GROWTHmapper assessments (full training provided) and Helpdesk support. The role will be both home and office based, supporting clients and the wider team with all activities relating to GROWTHmapper assessments, programme delivery and the client journey. To achieve this, travel within Cornwall will be essential, so you must be able to demonstrate the ability to attend the office and local events when required. You will be a central point of contact for clients, advisors and others outside the company so a bright personality, confidence and being able to work on your own initiative is imperative. The ability to deal with a varied workload in a professional and efficient way is essential. For this important role we are seeking someone with client relationship, data collection and administration experience. Competent across all Microsoft Office applications and simple data analysis, confident with providing technical support via the telephone or email, comfortable with meetings, challenging targets and timescales, whilst ensuring critical quality control measures are met, you must relish working in a collaborative and supportive team environment where individual efforts are committed to and celebrated in the context of the achievements of the group. If this sounds like a team where you would thrive, we look forward to hearing from you! The role includes a generous benefits package. The role will include the following activities: Work across two business support programmes and support the lead co-ordinator; Follow the 'client journey' and provide excellent customer service at all times; Telephone businesses promptly and identify need(s) and process accordingly; Ensure all programme paperwork is fully completed and compliant; Enter data and maintain the CRM database; Record programme outputs and produce evidence and data as requested; Maintain the programme tracking documents; Provide feedback to partner organisations; Lead on the arrangements for any workshops/conferences/events; Review feedback forms, carry out any actions and record; Collate and produce reports on data; Attend workshops/conferences/events as requested (across Cornwall); Set up accounts on the GROWTHmapper diagnostic programme; Provide telephone/email assistance on GROWTHmapper issues; Work closely with the Specialists with any GROWTHmapper requirements; Ensure the Oxford Innovation Digital Academy platform is up-to-date; Contribute to the continual quality improvement processes; About You Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team; Previous administrative experience; Previous experience of using CRM databases; Competent across all Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage data collection and simple data analysis Strong attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines; Strong communication skills at all levels essential; A self-motivated, adaptable and positive outlook; Exercise confidentiality and discretion; Driving licence and access to a car About Us Oxford Innovation Advice is a dynamic and fast-growing company where a culture of constant innovation and mutual respect delivers bottom line results from within a stimulating, enjoyable and challenging working environment. Part of SQW Group, our sister divisions provide flexible office space for start-up and growing technology companies, Angel investment networks and co-investment fund management plus public policy and economic development consultancy services in the UK, Europe and Asia. Our closing date for applications is the 31st March 2024 . We reserve the right to appoint prior to this date, therefore applications should be submitted as soon as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
This is a fixed term role to the 31 March 2025. This is a hybrid role: home/office - location Redruth. Oxford Innovation Advice is a commercial organisation recognised as market leading specialists in SME business growth support and development. We are a national Company but, having delivered multiple successful projects since 2009, are firmly established as a key provider of advisory services to businesses in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. We have two exciting projects: Acccess to Finance plus (A2F+) is focused on Financial Readiness, supporting client businesses to raise funding to support their business development. This project will guide and mentor businesses through a variety of funding raises including traditional debt to Angels, Venture Capital and the Crowd. Digitisation for Manufacturers (D4M) is a new project focused on supporting and transforming SME manufacturing businesses by increasing the adoption of new technologies and digital applications across business operations. Working in partnership with the University of Cambridge and their Institute of Manufacturing, this ground-breaking new programme utilises their innovative 'Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring' approach. We are seeking Programme Administrators to join us and be part of a close knit, energetic and motivated team who relish the fast-paced and flexible requirements of business support programme. The primary purpose of the role will be to carry out comprehensive administrative support and act as first point of contact for the programmes (internally and externally) including Helpdesk support. You will have the ability to deal with all enquiries in a professional and efficient way, providing excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction with regard to the administrative aspects of the project. The Programme Administrator will ensure that all records are maintained, and data evidencing programme activity is captured and reported. Your role will be responsible for the smooth running of online GROWTHmapper assessments (full training provided) and Helpdesk support. The role will be both home and office based, supporting clients and the wider team with all activities relating to GROWTHmapper assessments, programme delivery and the client journey. To achieve this, travel within Cornwall will be essential, so you must be able to demonstrate the ability to attend the office and local events when required. You will be a central point of contact for clients, advisors and others outside the company so a bright personality, confidence and being able to work on your own initiative is imperative. The ability to deal with a varied workload in a professional and efficient way is essential. For this important role we are seeking someone with client relationship, data collection and administration experience. Competent across all Microsoft Office applications and simple data analysis, confident with providing technical support via the telephone or email, comfortable with meetings, challenging targets and timescales, whilst ensuring critical quality control measures are met, you must relish working in a collaborative and supportive team environment where individual efforts are committed to and celebrated in the context of the achievements of the group. If this sounds like a team where you would thrive, we look forward to hearing from you! The role includes a generous benefits package. The role will include the following activities: Work across two business support programmes and support the lead co-ordinator; Follow the 'client journey' and provide excellent customer service at all times; Telephone businesses promptly and identify need(s) and process accordingly; Ensure all programme paperwork is fully completed and compliant; Enter data and maintain the CRM database; Record programme outputs and produce evidence and data as requested; Maintain the programme tracking documents; Provide feedback to partner organisations; Lead on the arrangements for any workshops/conferences/events; Review feedback forms, carry out any actions and record; Collate and produce reports on data; Attend workshops/conferences/events as requested (across Cornwall); Set up accounts on the GROWTHmapper diagnostic programme; Provide telephone/email assistance on GROWTHmapper issues; Work closely with the Specialists with any GROWTHmapper requirements; Ensure the Oxford Innovation Digital Academy platform is up-to-date; Contribute to the continual quality improvement processes; About You Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team; Previous administrative experience; Previous experience of using CRM databases; Competent across all Microsoft Office applications Ability to manage data collection and simple data analysis Strong attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines; Strong communication skills at all levels essential; A self-motivated, adaptable and positive outlook; Exercise confidentiality and discretion; Driving licence and access to a car About Us Oxford Innovation Advice is a dynamic and fast-growing company where a culture of constant innovation and mutual respect delivers bottom line results from within a stimulating, enjoyable and challenging working environment. Part of SQW Group, our sister divisions provide flexible office space for start-up and growing technology companies, Angel investment networks and co-investment fund management plus public policy and economic development consultancy services in the UK, Europe and Asia. Our closing date for applications is the 31st March 2024 . We reserve the right to appoint prior to this date, therefore applications should be submitted as soon as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients' healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area.If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will havea strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click 'apply' now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients' healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex's products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area.If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will havea strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click 'apply' now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) needed in Preston, Paying £22.51ph - Reference: RQ This role is a hybrid role mainly working from home. This role is for approx 6 months Hours per week are 37 Your role will give you opportunities to:• contribute to the ongoing development of the OCI platform• provide support to in-house DBA Team• ensure delivery of best-practice across the existing Oracle services Candidate: We are looking for an Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. The role• contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines.• provide Oracle database administration expertise.• software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate.• security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform.• undertake performance diagnostics & tuning.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer for databases and the project management community to ensure delivery of agreed solutions and maintenance of existing services.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer ensuring that strategic initiatives are delivered, and best practice standards are embedded within the design process. • drive efficiencies and cost-savings through continuous improvement of people, process and technology.• ensure that customer aspirations & requirements are the driving force behind everything we do.• represent the Digital Service at all levels and attend customer meetings.About you• in-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure• Substantial experience of designing and implementing highly available, performant and secure database solutions that are aligned to availability and disaster recovery strategies.• Experience of management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance and capacity planning• Experience of Data Guard• Experience of Oracle upgrades and database migrations. Experience of Linux operating system and Oracle RU patching in OCI.• Oracle Forms and Reports This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) needed in Preston, Paying £22.51ph - Reference: RQ This role is a hybrid role mainly working from home. This role is for approx 6 months Hours per week are 37 Your role will give you opportunities to:• contribute to the ongoing development of the OCI platform• provide support to in-house DBA Team• ensure delivery of best-practice across the existing Oracle services Candidate: We are looking for an Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. The role• contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines.• provide Oracle database administration expertise.• software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate.• security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform.• undertake performance diagnostics & tuning.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer for databases and the project management community to ensure delivery of agreed solutions and maintenance of existing services.• work closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer ensuring that strategic initiatives are delivered, and best practice standards are embedded within the design process. • drive efficiencies and cost-savings through continuous improvement of people, process and technology.• ensure that customer aspirations & requirements are the driving force behind everything we do.• represent the Digital Service at all levels and attend customer meetings.About you• in-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure• Substantial experience of designing and implementing highly available, performant and secure database solutions that are aligned to availability and disaster recovery strategies.• Experience of management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance and capacity planning• Experience of Data Guard• Experience of Oracle upgrades and database migrations. Experience of Linux operating system and Oracle RU patching in OCI.• Oracle Forms and Reports This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
Our client based in Northampton are seeking a skilled and dedicated Customer Service Administrator to join their Failure Analysis team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of their failure analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach. Need to be a proactive individual who thrives on variety and the challenge of just making it happen to deliver outstanding service. Responsibilities: Customer Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers seeking information or assistance with failure analysis requests. Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via phone, email, or other communication channels. Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and providing accurate and timely information. Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records of failure analysis requests, including customer information, case details, and progress updates. Coordinate and schedule returns, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and available. Work with internal FA Engineers to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective resolution of customer issues. Data Management: Accurately input, update, and maintain data in the failure analysis database and other relevant systems. Generate reports and summaries as needed, providing insights and recommendations for process improvement. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality while adhering to company policies and procedures. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the failure analysis process, working closely with the team to implement improvements. Proactively suggest innovative ideas to optimize customer service, increase efficiency, and enhance overall customer experience. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality audits on customer service interactions and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with established standards. Provide summary report of activity to Manager Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including failure analysis engineers, technical support staff, and management, to ensure a seamless customer experience. Share customer feedback and insights with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. General admin support tasks - i.e., Cycle count admin, PPE P/orders, Consumable orders. Part of a small team, but interestingly interacting with colleagues and customers across the world in various time zones Qualifications: Proven experience in a customer service or administrative role, preferably in a tech or engineering environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Confidence to express the urgency of particular of a particular return to internal colleagues Some Proficiency in using customer relationship management (CRM) software, databases, would be advantageous Statistical reporting using excel and power point would be advantageous, Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Knowledge of failure analysis principles, methodologies, and terminology is desirable but not essential.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client based in Northampton are seeking a skilled and dedicated Customer Service Administrator to join their Failure Analysis team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of their failure analysis processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach. Need to be a proactive individual who thrives on variety and the challenge of just making it happen to deliver outstanding service. Responsibilities: Customer Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers seeking information or assistance with failure analysis requests. Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries via phone, email, or other communication channels. Ensure customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving issues, and providing accurate and timely information. Administrative Support: Maintain accurate records of failure analysis requests, including customer information, case details, and progress updates. Coordinate and schedule returns, ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and available. Work with internal FA Engineers to ensure timely completion of tasks and effective resolution of customer issues. Data Management: Accurately input, update, and maintain data in the failure analysis database and other relevant systems. Generate reports and summaries as needed, providing insights and recommendations for process improvement. Ensure data integrity and confidentiality while adhering to company policies and procedures. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the failure analysis process, working closely with the team to implement improvements. Proactively suggest innovative ideas to optimize customer service, increase efficiency, and enhance overall customer experience. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality audits on customer service interactions and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with established standards. Provide summary report of activity to Manager Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including failure analysis engineers, technical support staff, and management, to ensure a seamless customer experience. Share customer feedback and insights with relevant stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. General admin support tasks - i.e., Cycle count admin, PPE P/orders, Consumable orders. Part of a small team, but interestingly interacting with colleagues and customers across the world in various time zones Qualifications: Proven experience in a customer service or administrative role, preferably in a tech or engineering environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Confidence to express the urgency of particular of a particular return to internal colleagues Some Proficiency in using customer relationship management (CRM) software, databases, would be advantageous Statistical reporting using excel and power point would be advantageous, Problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Knowledge of failure analysis principles, methodologies, and terminology is desirable but not essential.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: £22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: £22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
Main PurposeThe CAFM & Compliance Scheduler will primarily be responsible for the administration of changes to the CAFM database. This will range from, but not be limited to updating, asset tables, location tables, resource tables, asbestos and H&S tables etc. The role will require coordination with required stakeholders to ensure approvals processes are followed to enable compliance and commercial price lists to be maintained. One of the key functions of this role is to ensure the CAFM processes are being followed and are auditable.Responsibilities Daily monitoring and processing of shared mailbox requests. Processing of CAFM change forms to update tables in the CAFM system. Updating and maintaining change control records in trackers. Communicating with various stakeholders to obtain approvals / rejections, follow-ups and status updates. Improve scheduling to smooth work volumes and support sites with more efficient working / grouping of tasks. Review and monitor data tables in CAFM to ensure data accuracy and correct use. Update compliance records as required by the contract. Support Operations teams with training and guidance on the correct process and best practices with relation to the CAFM system. Support with updating of documentation relating to CAFM processes and training material. Coordinate ad-hoc requests with the Operations teams to obtain information required for CAFM updates and following changes in legislation or maintenance requirements in SFG20. Supporting internal / client calls when required Produce ad-hoc reports as required by the contract and wider business. Support ad-hoc projects that impact on CAFM and compliance. Ensures that building opening / closing processes are followed when first or last into the office.Performance Indicators Ensure all mailbox requests begin processing within 48 hours of receipt (during core working hours, Monday-Friday). Changes are documented in trackers and emails references and stored to allow the full change process to be audited at any time. Follow up with key stakeholders as required to ensure backlogs of requests do not occur. Improved CAFM reporting as a result of better data quality. 360 feedback from key stakeholders (satisfaction surveys) Achievement of Internal and External Deadlines.Relationships External Client APOMs MOJ Projects Internal Site Managers Commercial Team Compliance Business Improvement TeamKey Skills Good literacy skills ensuring that CAFM updates of spelled and formatted correctly Good excel skills - Regular use of Lookups and Pivot Tables Process awareness - can follow and implement process Can interact well with various groups and stakeholders Good communication skills Problem-solving using initiative when dealing with complex queries Managing workload and prioritisation of tasks Carrying our instruction from Team Leader / Business Improvement (CAFM Manager)Personal Profile Behavioural competencies Can work both independently and as part of a team Good attention to detail to ensure that errors are kept to a minimum and any issues are identified and addressed satisfactorily Punctual - on time and presents themselves professionally and lead by example Curious and proactive in looking for issues to identify opportunities for improvement Open minded to new ways of working. Looks for solutions to problems Flexible and adaptive to support ad-hoc CAFM projects and requests as required A positive working attitude where issues and concerns are escalated to Line Management with the aim of maintaining a happy working environment for everybody Respectful of other team members within the office Supports office activity including but not limited to; intercom, support with contractors, logging of building facilities jobs Maintains a clean and tidy working environment supporting agile working / hot desking as required within the shared office space Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and any observed safety risks are reported. What you'll get in return Weekly pay and a 4-month contract that could be extended What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Main PurposeThe CAFM & Compliance Scheduler will primarily be responsible for the administration of changes to the CAFM database. This will range from, but not be limited to updating, asset tables, location tables, resource tables, asbestos and H&S tables etc. The role will require coordination with required stakeholders to ensure approvals processes are followed to enable compliance and commercial price lists to be maintained. One of the key functions of this role is to ensure the CAFM processes are being followed and are auditable.Responsibilities Daily monitoring and processing of shared mailbox requests. Processing of CAFM change forms to update tables in the CAFM system. Updating and maintaining change control records in trackers. Communicating with various stakeholders to obtain approvals / rejections, follow-ups and status updates. Improve scheduling to smooth work volumes and support sites with more efficient working / grouping of tasks. Review and monitor data tables in CAFM to ensure data accuracy and correct use. Update compliance records as required by the contract. Support Operations teams with training and guidance on the correct process and best practices with relation to the CAFM system. Support with updating of documentation relating to CAFM processes and training material. Coordinate ad-hoc requests with the Operations teams to obtain information required for CAFM updates and following changes in legislation or maintenance requirements in SFG20. Supporting internal / client calls when required Produce ad-hoc reports as required by the contract and wider business. Support ad-hoc projects that impact on CAFM and compliance. Ensures that building opening / closing processes are followed when first or last into the office.Performance Indicators Ensure all mailbox requests begin processing within 48 hours of receipt (during core working hours, Monday-Friday). Changes are documented in trackers and emails references and stored to allow the full change process to be audited at any time. Follow up with key stakeholders as required to ensure backlogs of requests do not occur. Improved CAFM reporting as a result of better data quality. 360 feedback from key stakeholders (satisfaction surveys) Achievement of Internal and External Deadlines.Relationships External Client APOMs MOJ Projects Internal Site Managers Commercial Team Compliance Business Improvement TeamKey Skills Good literacy skills ensuring that CAFM updates of spelled and formatted correctly Good excel skills - Regular use of Lookups and Pivot Tables Process awareness - can follow and implement process Can interact well with various groups and stakeholders Good communication skills Problem-solving using initiative when dealing with complex queries Managing workload and prioritisation of tasks Carrying our instruction from Team Leader / Business Improvement (CAFM Manager)Personal Profile Behavioural competencies Can work both independently and as part of a team Good attention to detail to ensure that errors are kept to a minimum and any issues are identified and addressed satisfactorily Punctual - on time and presents themselves professionally and lead by example Curious and proactive in looking for issues to identify opportunities for improvement Open minded to new ways of working. Looks for solutions to problems Flexible and adaptive to support ad-hoc CAFM projects and requests as required A positive working attitude where issues and concerns are escalated to Line Management with the aim of maintaining a happy working environment for everybody Respectful of other team members within the office Supports office activity including but not limited to; intercom, support with contractors, logging of building facilities jobs Maintains a clean and tidy working environment supporting agile working / hot desking as required within the shared office space Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and any observed safety risks are reported. What you'll get in return Weekly pay and a 4-month contract that could be extended What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (OCI) - 3 Month Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom (Mostly Remote) Pay rate: £25/hr Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a penchant for cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in ensuring maximum service availability and security in a dynamic environment? We're seeking an Oracle DBA to join a a local authority in Lancashire, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform. Role Overview: As an Oracle OCI Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enhancing their OCI database environment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations, including patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and high availability across multiple sites. Additionally, you'll implement robust security measures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with in-house DBAs to deliver ongoing workloads. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives, delivering projects of various scales within challenging deadlines. Provide expertise in Oracle database administration, including software installation, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and ensuring maximum service availability. Implement and maintain robust security measures, compliance, risk management, and capacity planning on the OCI platform. Perform performance diagnostics & tuning, ensuring optimal database performance. Collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer and project management teams to deliver solutions and maintain existing services. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prioritise customer aspirations & requirements, representing the Digital Service at all levels and attending customer meetings. About You: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Substantial experience in designing and implementing highly available, performant, and secure database solutions aligned with availability and disaster recovery strategies. Proficiency in management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance, and capacity planning. Experience with Data Guard, Oracle upgrades, database migrations, Linux operating system, and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Familiarity with Oracle Forms and Reports is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a forward-thinking local authority. Flexible and mostly remote working arrangements. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your Oracle DBA career and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, apply now!. Make a difference while advancing your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (OCI) - 3 Month Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom (Mostly Remote) Pay rate: £25/hr Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a penchant for cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in ensuring maximum service availability and security in a dynamic environment? We're seeking an Oracle DBA to join a a local authority in Lancashire, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform. Role Overview: As an Oracle OCI Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enhancing their OCI database environment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations, including patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and high availability across multiple sites. Additionally, you'll implement robust security measures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with in-house DBAs to deliver ongoing workloads. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives, delivering projects of various scales within challenging deadlines. Provide expertise in Oracle database administration, including software installation, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and ensuring maximum service availability. Implement and maintain robust security measures, compliance, risk management, and capacity planning on the OCI platform. Perform performance diagnostics & tuning, ensuring optimal database performance. Collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer and project management teams to deliver solutions and maintain existing services. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prioritise customer aspirations & requirements, representing the Digital Service at all levels and attending customer meetings. About You: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Substantial experience in designing and implementing highly available, performant, and secure database solutions aligned with availability and disaster recovery strategies. Proficiency in management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance, and capacity planning. Experience with Data Guard, Oracle upgrades, database migrations, Linux operating system, and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Familiarity with Oracle Forms and Reports is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a forward-thinking local authority. Flexible and mostly remote working arrangements. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your Oracle DBA career and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, apply now!. Make a difference while advancing your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
ROLE: Database Administrator / DBA LOCATION: Remote / Home based SKILLS: Progress OpenEdge, Unix / Linux DESCRIPTION: This role ticks a lot of boxes. YES, you can work remotely. (OK, occasional travel to the office will be required but might only be once a month or so and there are sites throughout the UK) YES, the package and benefits are great, market leading you might say. YES, it is a well established, market leading organisation. YES, the work is interesting and challenging and you will be exposed to a range of other technologies. This is what we are looking for: Experience of database design and administration in a Progress/OpenEdge environment. Batch processing on Linux. You will be involved in: Database maintenance and schema changes in development, test and live. Database configuration and upgrades including database tuning and performance monitoring. Scripting associated with database management tasks. Administration of other data/messaging hubs such as AMQ and Mongo (training can be provided). Next steps: Apply for the role with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch to discuss things in more detail.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
ROLE: Database Administrator / DBA LOCATION: Remote / Home based SKILLS: Progress OpenEdge, Unix / Linux DESCRIPTION: This role ticks a lot of boxes. YES, you can work remotely. (OK, occasional travel to the office will be required but might only be once a month or so and there are sites throughout the UK) YES, the package and benefits are great, market leading you might say. YES, it is a well established, market leading organisation. YES, the work is interesting and challenging and you will be exposed to a range of other technologies. This is what we are looking for: Experience of database design and administration in a Progress/OpenEdge environment. Batch processing on Linux. You will be involved in: Database maintenance and schema changes in development, test and live. Database configuration and upgrades including database tuning and performance monitoring. Scripting associated with database management tasks. Administration of other data/messaging hubs such as AMQ and Mongo (training can be provided). Next steps: Apply for the role with a copy of your CV and I will be in touch to discuss things in more detail.
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: 22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Senior Oracle Database Administrator (Hybrid) Description: This post is for the recruitment of a Senior Oracle Database Administrator" based at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ. Pay Rate: 22.51/per hour via Umbrella. 37 hours per week. Initial 6 month contract (with chance of extension). Duties: We are looking for an experienced Oracle OCI Database Administrator to contribute to the support and continuing development of the OCI platform. You will have detailed knowledge of managing, monitoring and maintaining databases within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, patching and upgrades as well as backup and recovery, cloning and maximum availability. Over and above you will have experience of: Cloud Administration including developing, testing and implementing backup and recovery plans including high availability across sites Implementing robust OCI database security measures Troubleshooting database-related issues in OCI Supporting experienced in-house DBAs in the delivery of ongoing workloads Duties: Contribute and deliver against strategic initiatives of both the Digital Service and LCC through the delivery of small to large scale projects, meeting challenging deadlines. Provide Oracle database administration expertise. Software installation, patching and upgrades, backup, recovery and ensuring maximum service availability of the database estate. Security, hardening, compliance, risk and capacity management of the database estate on the OCI platform. Requirements: Must have experience of: Oracle estate (databases, Weblogic, forms, reports) into the Oracle Cloud (also known as Oracle OCI). This role is for candidates who have proven experience as an Oracle DBA, with expertise both on-premises and OCI, effective communication and collaboration skills as well as experience in OCI database security, performance tuning and monitoring.
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area. If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will have a strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click apply now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator - MySQL / Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. This opportunity can be home based within the UK or hybrid from our offices in Colchester, Essex. About us: PharmaLex is now part of Cencora, a leading global healthcare company with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution. Together, PharmaLex and Cencora offer end-to-end product commercialization, including global market access strategy and execution, to drive patients healthier futures wherever they are in the world. Our experts use technology-elevated solutions to support clients through the entire product lifecycle. About the role: PharmaLex is looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator/Senior DBA to work within Cloud Engineering and Operations to support PharmaLex s products. We need you to take ownership of our MySQL servers, take them to the next level via automation, tooling and best practices then shift left to ensure our applications can handle the future demands of our fast-growing area. If you are passionate about databases, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! What are we offering our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL? High autonomy. You are the engineer and craftsman we are here to enable you to make your masterpiece your way. Space to learn. 10% of your time is reserved for training days. Access to online training tools including A Cloud Guru. Career progression and mentorship. We want you to be the best version of yourself. Clear goals and development plan to get you where you want with space and tools to achieve those goals. You will be stretched daily which creates real rock star engineers. International mindset, operating in a diverse working environment, interacting with global employees and customers, and understanding and valuing cultural differences to become a global player in our industry. Health cash plan or private healthcare from day one. Life assurance. 25 days holiday plus BH (increasing to 27 after qualifying service). 8% employer pension contribution. Volunteer Day. An opportunity to work within an organisation with a positive work/life balance environment. Key responsibilities as our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: Database Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring database health, space utilization, and system resource usage to identify and resolve issues promptly. Performing routine maintenance tasks such as database reorganization, index rebuilding, and statistics updates. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems, data corruption, query optimisation, index recommendations connectivity problems, and application integration issues. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with development teams, SRE, and other stakeholders to ensure database requirements are met, and providing technical guidance and support when needed. Capacity Planning and Scalability: Assessing current database capacity and planning for future growth. Scaling the database infrastructure to handle increased data volumes and user loads as the organization expands. Supporting development teams by shifting database processes left What we're looking for in our Senior Database Administrator - MySQL: The successful Senior Database Administrator - MySQL will have a strong mix of technical and soft skills to drive technical brilliance and strong collaboration across multiple teams. Not all skills are required! Soft skills You love learning new skills and are always pushing yourself to learn more. You can deal with high-pressure situations, step back and get the full picture before jumping in. Complex polymorphic problem-solving is your bread and butter. You love the solution and want more! You grasp new concepts quickly and to a high standard. You thrive in a strong teamwork environment and put the team first in all of your actions. Technical skills Extensive MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 experience to cover the activities described in the job role. Experience using PT tool set. Configuration technologies such as Ansible to support configuration changes of our MySQL servers. Experience using Public Clouds such as Azure. A strong drive to engineer solutions using best practices. This is very important! Security first design philosophy. If you are passionate about reliability, good engineering practices and processes, automation, and customers we want to hear from you! To join our team as a Senior Database Administrator - MySQL , please click apply now. Pharmalex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our growing team. At Pharmalex we make sure that we comply equality, diversity and inclusion in all our offices and prohibit against any discrimination on basis of race, religion, colour, sex, age, marital status or disability status etc. No agencies please.
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (OCI) - 3 Month Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom (Mostly Remote) Pay rate: 25/hr Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a penchant for cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in ensuring maximum service availability and security in a dynamic environment? We're seeking an Oracle DBA to join a a local authority in Lancashire, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform. Role Overview: As an Oracle OCI Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enhancing their OCI database environment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations, including patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and high availability across multiple sites. Additionally, you'll implement robust security measures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with in-house DBAs to deliver ongoing workloads. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives, delivering projects of various scales within challenging deadlines. Provide expertise in Oracle database administration, including software installation, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and ensuring maximum service availability. Implement and maintain robust security measures, compliance, risk management, and capacity planning on the OCI platform. Perform performance diagnostics & tuning, ensuring optimal database performance. Collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer and project management teams to deliver solutions and maintain existing services. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prioritise customer aspirations & requirements, representing the Digital Service at all levels and attending customer meetings. About You: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Substantial experience in designing and implementing highly available, performant, and secure database solutions aligned with availability and disaster recovery strategies. Proficiency in management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance, and capacity planning. Experience with Data Guard, Oracle upgrades, database migrations, Linux operating system, and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Familiarity with Oracle Forms and Reports is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a forward-thinking local authority. Flexible and mostly remote working arrangements. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your Oracle DBA career and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, apply now!. Make a difference while advancing your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Oracle Database Administrator (OCI) - 3 Month Contract Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom (Mostly Remote) Pay rate: 25/hr Are you an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with a penchant for cloud infrastructure? Do you thrive in ensuring maximum service availability and security in a dynamic environment? We're seeking an Oracle DBA to join a a local authority in Lancashire, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform. Role Overview: As an Oracle OCI Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and enhancing their OCI database environment. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless operations, including patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and high availability across multiple sites. Additionally, you'll implement robust security measures, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with in-house DBAs to deliver ongoing workloads. Responsibilities: Contribute to strategic initiatives, delivering projects of various scales within challenging deadlines. Provide expertise in Oracle database administration, including software installation, patching, upgrades, backup, recovery, and ensuring maximum service availability. Implement and maintain robust security measures, compliance, risk management, and capacity planning on the OCI platform. Perform performance diagnostics & tuning, ensuring optimal database performance. Collaborate closely with the Principal Engineer/Designer and project management teams to deliver solutions and maintain existing services. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Prioritise customer aspirations & requirements, representing the Digital Service at all levels and attending customer meetings. About You: In-depth knowledge of Oracle Database (version 19c Enterprise Edition) and associated technologies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Substantial experience in designing and implementing highly available, performant, and secure database solutions aligned with availability and disaster recovery strategies. Proficiency in management tools, utilising OCI event and monitoring service, database system monitoring (OEM), administration, compliance, and capacity planning. Experience with Data Guard, Oracle upgrades, database migrations, Linux operating system, and Oracle RU patching in OCI. Familiarity with Oracle Forms and Reports is desirable. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a forward-thinking local authority. Flexible and mostly remote working arrangements. Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. If you're ready to take the next step in your Oracle DBA career and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment, apply now!. Make a difference while advancing your expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Senior SIPP Administrator - Excellent Career Opportunity Manchester - £35000 - £42000 / Flexible Working & Excellent Benefits Package. A leading SIPP Consultancy are looking to recruit into their expanding and continually developing SIPP Team. The team you would be joining offer award winning technical administration services and are one of the largest providers in the UK. The company offer training & development programmes, qualification sponsorship, flexible working and many other benefits and initiatives designed to create an excellent working environment, career progression opportunities for all and a good work / life balance. Specifics of the role include - Manage technical administration of SIPP schemes including processing pension contributions, transferring benefits, processing investment account applications, dealing with loan set ups and closing pension accounts. Manage client enquiries; responding by telephone, letter and e-mail Oversee property purchases, sales and leases. Manage FCA and HMRC reporting. Calculate client retirement benefits, Manage divorce and death benefit questions. Provide mentoring, coaching and help with the development of more junior team members. Check colleagues work, providing positive feedback. Assist the team manager, helping achieve department standards, improving processes where required, make recommendations and cover managerial duties when needed. Develop your technical SIPP & SSAS knowledge covering tax laws, legislation and regulatory changes. Attend client meetings when required. Update and maintain relevant software and databases Take an active role in project work This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing team that has received plenty of inward investment and has strong future development plans. To apply for the position, you should ideally have gained good SIPP experience and be looking to forward your career You will also need to display strong numerical skills and be comfortable using SIPP Pro or similar software packages. For more information, please contact Richard Garbett
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Senior SIPP Administrator - Excellent Career Opportunity Manchester - £35000 - £42000 / Flexible Working & Excellent Benefits Package. A leading SIPP Consultancy are looking to recruit into their expanding and continually developing SIPP Team. The team you would be joining offer award winning technical administration services and are one of the largest providers in the UK. The company offer training & development programmes, qualification sponsorship, flexible working and many other benefits and initiatives designed to create an excellent working environment, career progression opportunities for all and a good work / life balance. Specifics of the role include - Manage technical administration of SIPP schemes including processing pension contributions, transferring benefits, processing investment account applications, dealing with loan set ups and closing pension accounts. Manage client enquiries; responding by telephone, letter and e-mail Oversee property purchases, sales and leases. Manage FCA and HMRC reporting. Calculate client retirement benefits, Manage divorce and death benefit questions. Provide mentoring, coaching and help with the development of more junior team members. Check colleagues work, providing positive feedback. Assist the team manager, helping achieve department standards, improving processes where required, make recommendations and cover managerial duties when needed. Develop your technical SIPP & SSAS knowledge covering tax laws, legislation and regulatory changes. Attend client meetings when required. Update and maintain relevant software and databases Take an active role in project work This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing team that has received plenty of inward investment and has strong future development plans. To apply for the position, you should ideally have gained good SIPP experience and be looking to forward your career You will also need to display strong numerical skills and be comfortable using SIPP Pro or similar software packages. For more information, please contact Richard Garbett