Database Administrator (PostgreSQL / Oracle)

Location: UK-based | Remote / Hybrid | Occasional travel to Kettering and customer sites

About the Role

We're working with a growing technology business that develops warehouse management and automation solutions for customers across the logistics sector.

As part of an ongoing platform modernisation programme, the organisation is evolving towards a PostgreSQL-led environment while continuing to support a number of Oracle databases. They're looking for a Database Administrator to join the Systems team and play a key role in both day-to-day database operations and longer-term platform improvements.

This is a varied role offering a mix of BAU support, performance optimisation, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to influence database strategy while working with modern engineering and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support PostgreSQL and Oracle databases, with a primary focus on PostgreSQL
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise database performance
• Design and maintain high availability, replication, backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Perform database upgrades, patching and lifecycle management activities
• Support database migration and platform modernisation initiatives
• Maintain database security, access controls and compliance standards
• Investigate and resolve production issues in business-critical environments
• Work closely with development, infrastructure and support teams to deliver technical improvements
• Contribute to automation, CI/CD and continuous improvement initiatives
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Strong PostgreSQL administration experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle database support and administration
• Experience with performance tuning, optimisation and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of replication, high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong understanding of backup and recovery processes
• Linux administration experience
• Experience supporting production database environments
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Experience

• Oracle to PostgreSQL migration projects
• AWS and/or Azure database services
• Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket or similar tooling
• Broader infrastructure, networking or Linux administration experience

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its technology platforms
• A genuine mix of BAU support and project work
• Involvement in a major database modernisation programme
• Flexible remote and hybrid working
• Exposure to cloud, automation and DevOps practices
• Collaborative technical environment with long-term career growth opportunities

Interested?

If you're a hands-on DBA with strong PostgreSQL experience and an interest in helping shape the future of a growing database estate, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion